Lives uneventfully in pockets (5)

I believe the answer is:

pokes

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This clue might be a double definition.

'lives uneventfully' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I don't see how one could define the other.

'pockets' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in' acts as a link.

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(Another definition for pokes that I've seen is " Prods".)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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