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pouchlike

pouchlike

4.6
Having the shape of a small bag
  • adjective
  • /ˈpaʊtʃlaɪk/
translation icon : en forma de bolsa
  • The pouchlike structure of the plant helps it retain water.

Examples

  • The tumor was found to be enclosed in a pouchlike membrane.

  • The animal has a pouchlike fold of skin on its belly for carrying its young.

  • Some flowers have a pouchlike shape to attract pollinators.

  • Look at that pouchlike bag; it's perfect for carrying snacks.

  • The pouchlike structure of the animal's skin helps it store water during dry seasons.

  • I noticed the pouchlike shape of the bag made it easy to carry.

  • The plant has pouchlike leaves that trap moisture and insects.

Synonyms

pouch-shaped
vspouchlike
5.3

Shaped like a small bag that holds things

has identical meaning but uses a different word form
saclike
vspouchlike
5.4

Shaped like a small bag

is the general term for resembling a small soft container
bursiform
vspouchlike
  • Specialized
9.9

Shaped like a small pouch or sac

is used broadly for resembling a small soft container, not only biology
sacklike
vspouchlike
4.8

Shaped like a loose bag that hangs from something

refers to resembling a smaller soft container rather than a large one
bag-shaped
vspouchlike
3.3

Having the shape of a bag

is narrower meaning resemblance to a small soft container
podlike
vspouchlike
6.3

Shaped like a long thin case that holds seeds, like a bean's covering

focuses on resembling a small soft container rather than a plant seed case

Antonyms

flat
797 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

How Pouchlike

pouchy
1 6.3
pouched
  • Specialized
1 7.4
pouchlike
4.6
saclike
5.4

Surface Forms

pouchlike positive

Morphology

pouchlike = pouch (transparent) = pouch + like

Clearly formed from the noun 'pouch' plus the productive adjectival suffix '-like', meaning 'resembling a pouch', which learners can directly infer.

Etymology

Pouchlike is simply pouch plus the ending -like; pouch means a 'small bag or pocket' and -like means 'similar to'. So, pouchlike describes something shaped like a small bag that can hold or protect things.