- See: burn a hole in one's pocket, line one's pockets
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Pocket PC — (zu dt. etwa PC für die Westentasche ) ist ein von Microsoft seit der CeBIT 2000 in Deutschland geprägter Begriff[1]. Er bezeichnet sowohl eine Reihe von PDAs, die mit dem Betriebssystem Windows Mobile (oder einem seiner Vorläufer) betrieben… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Pocket — Pock et (p[o^]k [e^]t), n. [OE. poket, Prov. F. & OF. poquette, F. pochette, dim. fr. poque, pouque, F. poche; probably of Teutonic origin. See {Poke} a pocket, and cf. {Poach} to cook eggs, to plunder, and {Pouch}.] 1. A bag or pouch;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
POCKET PC — Microsoft PocketPC est le nom des OS (ou systèmes d’exploitation) de Microsoft pour assistants personnels. Microsoft Pocket PC est l’évolution des versions Windows CE. Il existe actuellement 5 grandes versions de Microsoft Pocket PC (2000,… … Wikipédia en Français
Pocket pc — Microsoft PocketPC est le nom des OS (ou systèmes d’exploitation) de Microsoft pour assistants personnels. Microsoft Pocket PC est l’évolution des versions Windows CE. Il existe actuellement 5 grandes versions de Microsoft Pocket PC (2000,… … Wikipédia en Français
pocket — ► NOUN 1) a small bag sewn into or on clothing, used for carrying small articles. 2) a small, isolated patch, group, or area. 3) (one s pocket) informal one s financial resources. 4) a pouch like storage compartment in a suitcase, car door, etc.… … English terms dictionary
pocket — [päk′it] n. [ME poket < Anglo Fr pokete, for MFr dial. poquette, dim. of poque, poche: see POACH1] 1. Archaic a sack, esp. when used to measure something 2. a) a little bag or pouch, now usually sewn into or on clothing, for carrying money and … English World dictionary
Pocket — Pock et, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pocketed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pocketing}.] 1. To put, or conceal, in the pocket; as, to pocket the change. [1913 Webster] He would pocket the expense of the license. Sterne. [1913 Webster] 2. To take clandestinely or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pocket — [pɔkɛt] n. ÉTYM. 1830, Balzac, au sens 1, in Rey Debove et Gagnon; mot angl. « poche ». ❖ ♦ Anglicisme. 1 Vx. Pocket book. 2 (Mil. XXe). Fam … Encyclopédie Universelle
pocket — / pɑkit/, it. / pɔket/ s. ingl. [da pocket tasca ], usato in ital. al masch. (bibl.) [libro di piccolo formato, venduto generalm. a basso prezzo] ▶◀ [➨ pocket book] … Enciclopedia Italiana
pocket — [adj] small, portable abridged, canned, capsule, compact, concise, condensed, diminutive, epitomized, itsy bitsy*, little, midget, miniature, minute, peewee*, pint sized*, potted, tiny, wee; concept 773 Ant. big, huge, large pocket [n] cavity,… … New thesaurus
Pocket — Pock et, n. Any hollow place suggestive of a pocket in form or use; specif.: (a) A bin for strong coal, grain, etc. (b) A socket for receiving the foot of a post, stake, etc. (c) A bright on a lee shore. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
