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hidden spring pocket

hidden spring pocket

9.5
A small secret pocket with a spring that holds small valuable items inside clothing
  • noun
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  • Her purse has a hidden spring pocket for storing valuables safely when traveling.

Examples

  • The designer added a hidden spring pocket to the jacket for easy access without sacrificing style.

  • The jacket features a hidden spring pocket that allows for secure storage of important belongings.

  • The thief was caught hiding stolen goods inside a hidden spring pocket sewn into his coat.

  • She found a hidden spring pocket in her jacket.

  • The hidden spring pockets in this coat are very useful.

  • Her purse has a hidden spring pocket for storing valuables securely during her travels.

  • The designer included a hidden spring pocket in the jacket to keep items safe and discreet.

Synonyms

spring pocket
vshidden spring pocket
7.7

A pocket with a spring that closes to hold small items securely

adds secrecy by keeping the compartment out of sight
hidden pouch
vshidden spring pocket
5.5

A small secret pocket that holds money and papers inside clothes or bags

has a built in mechanism that grips items rather than secrecy

How Hidden

hidden spring pocket
9.5
pocket
935 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

hidden + spring + pocket

The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'hidden' (concealed) + 'spring' (a coiled/mechanical device) + 'pocket' (a pouch in clothing), so a B1 learner who knows these words can infer a concealed pocket with a spring mechanism. The noun-noun/adjective composition is compositional and follows regular English noun modification patterns, making it readily comprehensible.

Etymology

The name hidden spring pocket describes a small, secret pocket sewn into clothes or bags that uses a little spring to hold items safely or to pop open for quick access. So, the phrase means 'a hidden pocket with a spring for safe, easy storage'.