Meaning of the word pock in English

What does pock mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pock

US /pɑk/
UK /pɒk/

Noun

a pustule or blister on the skin, especially one characteristic of smallpox or chickenpox

Example:
The child had several red pocks on his face from the chickenpox.

Verb

to mark with pocks or scars

Example:
His face was pocked with scars from a childhood accident.
The old wall was pocked by years of weathering.