pock

noun

ˈpäk How to pronounce pock (audio)
Definition of pocknext
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin noticed strange pocks on his torso

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Recent Examples of pock Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket. — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 25 Dec. 2025 Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025 Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025 Unlicensed cannabis stores that a year ago pock-marked the urban landscape have been shuttered on block after block (though plenty remain). — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
  1. blister
  2. welt
  3. pustule
  4. boil
  5. pimple
  6. papule
  7. bump
Noun
  • Ginn has been out since July 19 with a blister on his right middle finger.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ginn was shut down from throwing while the blister healed, and is set to throw a bullpen Monday afternoon.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • That’s flanked by a PMXFoam midsole with a mock leather welt, lightweight and cushioned footbed, and a TPU outsole with flexible spikes that deliver responsive traction.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • That data informed every dimension of the IronFlex, from the roomier forefoot and toe box to the torsional heel stability built in through Red Wing’s FlexForce cement-to-welt construction, the company said.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of welt
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Capt Hirams Resort is now a hot spot for multiple events, such as live music, crab boils, shows, game nights, mystery nights, fishing tournaments and conferences about real treasure hunts off the nearby shores.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • High burner heat, flare-ups, and boil-overs can all cause dark burn marks that take your pot from eye-catching to worn and lackluster.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of papule
Noun
  • The referee had to check on both wrestlers, who were fine, but the crowd was now even more invested in the match after the dangerous bump.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That's only a slight bump over the previous model, so don't expect neck-snapping acceleration.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bump

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