pocketing

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Verb pocket has 2 senses

pocket - put in one's pocket; "He pocketed the change"
--₁ is one way to take

Derived form: noun pocket₁
Sample sentence:
They pocket the money
pocket, bag - take unlawfully
--₂ is one way to steal

Derived form: noun pocket₁
Sample sentence:
They pocket the money

Definitions from the Web

Pocketing

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Sense 1 (Noun): The act of secreting or concealing something in one's pocket.

Example sentence: He was caught on camera pocketing the expensive jewelry.

Sense 2 (Verb): The action of putting small personal items in a pocket.

Example sentence: She remembered pocketing her phone before leaving the house.

Sense 3 (Verb): The act of taking someone's belongings, usually in a stealthy or dishonest manner.

Example sentence: The pickpocket skillfully pocketed the wallet without the victim noticing.

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