hidden pouch
- noun
:
bolsillo oculto
- He found a hidden pouch beneath the floorboards containing valuable jewelry.
Examples
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The detective discovered a hidden pouch inside the old bookshelf, filled with documents.
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Peter pulls an insignia ring from a hidden pouch in his clothes.
Fiction book (1991) -
She kept a hidden pouch in her backpack to store her passport and cash safely.
Synonyms
134
4.3
A hidden store of money or things kept for later
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2.1
A small soft bag for holding things like coins or herbs
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2.5
A secret place where nobody can find a person or thing
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7.5
A small secret place to keep things safe or be alone
A small secret pocket with a spring that holds small valuable items inside clothing
How Hidden
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'hidden' (not visible) + 'pouch' (small bag), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer 'a concealed small bag or compartment'. This adjective+noun combination follows standard, cross-linguistic composition patterns and does not involve idiomatic or metaphorical shift.
Etymology
Hidden pouch comes from the simple idea of sewing a small, secret pocket into clothing or furniture to hide money, passports, or other small valuables. So today, hidden pouch means 'a concealed compartment for valuables'.