pochette — meaning in English

English meaning

• clutch verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
• sleeve noun The part of a garment that covers the arm.

Senses

pochette is used for these senses in English:

• clutch A small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
• sleeve The part of a garment that covers the arm. [from 10th c.]
• sleeve A tattoo covering the whole arm.

clutch — full definition

1. verb To grip or hold onto something tightly.
2. noun The pedal or mechanism in a vehicle that disengages the engine from the wheels while changing gear.
3. noun A small handbag without straps, carried in the hand.
4. adj Performing well under pressure, especially in sport (informal, chiefly US).

sleeve — full definition

1. noun The part of a garment that covers the arm.
2. noun A protective cover or lining, often tube-shaped, that fits over something.

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