Pronunciation: /pɑk/

Definitions of pock

noun a pustule or blister, especially one containing pus

Example Sentences

A1 She had a small pock on her cheek.

A2 The doctor said it was just a harmless pock.

B1 The chickenpox left several pocks on his skin.

B2 The pock marks on the wall indicated where the old painting used to hang.

C1 The ancient ruins were covered in pocks from years of erosion.

C2 The pock in the fabric was barely noticeable, but still needed to be repaired.

verb to mark or scar with pocks

Example Sentences

A1 She pocked her finger on a thorn.

A2 He pocked the balloon with a needle.

B1 The tailor pocked the fabric to create a design.

B2 The artist carefully pocked the clay to form intricate patterns.

C1 The sculptor pocked the marble with precision to bring out the details.

C2 The skilled craftsman pocked the leather to achieve a textured effect.

Examples of pock in a Sentence

formal The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with a pock on their face.

informal I noticed a small pock on my arm after the camping trip.

slang She was so stressed that she broke out in pocks all over her body.

figurative The abandoned building was a pock on the otherwise pristine neighborhood.

Grammatical Forms of pock

past tense

pocked

plural

pocks

comparative

more pocked

superlative

most pocked

present tense

pock

future tense

will pock

perfect tense

have pocked

continuous tense

is pocking

singular

pock

positive degree

pock

infinitive

to pock

gerund

pocking

participle

pocked

Origin and Evolution of pock

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'pock' originated from Middle English 'pokke' which came from Old English 'pocc' meaning a pustule or swelling.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pock' has evolved to refer to various types of skin lesions or sores, including those caused by diseases such as smallpox or chickenpox.