Definition of "pocketing" [pocketing]

• Present participle of pocket. (verb)

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• "Mayne also will have a feature Sunday on Russian President Vladimir Putin pocketing New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring after meeting with U.S. executives last summer; Kraft says it was a gift."
• "Best pregame bits: ESPN funnyman Kenny Mayne traveled to the White House to demand answers about Russian President Vladimir Putin pocketing one of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl rings."
• "She was enveloped from head to foot in a long gown or habit; over this was cast a richly-embroidered purple silk surcoat or cloak, embellished with those ephemeral absurdities called pocketing-sleeves."