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pocket protector

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Noun

  1. A sheath, usually of plastic, designed to fit in a shirt pocket and hold pens and other small implements, preventing them from tearing or staining the shirt.
  2. A white-collar technical worker such as a scientist or engineer, especially in military and space applications; a nerd or someone with a nerdy job.

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