A small cavity in the earth, especially one containing ore, A small, isolated, or protected area or group, Football The area a few yards behind the line of scrimmage that blockers attempt to keep clear so that the quarterback can pass the ball, adjective_ Suitable for or capable of being carried in one's pocket, Small; miniature, Designating the two cards that are dealt to a player face down in Texas hold'em, transitive verb_ To take possession of for oneself, especially dishonestly, To accept or tolerate (an insult, for example), To prevent (a bill) from becoming law by failing to sign until the adjournment of the legislature