tuck
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
tucks;
tucked;
tucking
tucks;
tucked;
tucking
Britannica Dictionary definition of TUCK
1
[+ object]
:
to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.
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Tuck in your shirt. [=push the bottom of your shirt into the waist of your pants or skirt]
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She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.
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Instead of tying his shoes, he just tucked the laces inside.
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The sheets were tucked tightly under the mattress.
2
[+ object]
a
:
to put (something) in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe
— often + away
— sometimes used figuratively
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A bag was tucked under her arm.
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She tucked her hair up under her hat.
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The dog tucked its tail between its legs and slinked away.
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The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.
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The apartment is tiny so he keeps the dog's bed tucked away all day until he brings it out at night.
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They manage to tuck away [=save] a portion of their paychecks every month.
b
— used as tucked to indicate the quiet or hidden place where something is located
— often + away
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They live in a log cabin tucked among the trees.
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The Vietnamese restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street. [=is located on a quiet street]
3
British, informal
:
to eat with pleasure
[+ object]
— + away
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He tucked away a big lunch.
[no object]
— + in or into
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We all tucked in [=started eating eagerly] as soon as the food was served.
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We all tucked into the delicious food.
tuck in
[phrasal verb] or chiefly British tuck up
tuck (someone) in/up
:
to make (someone, such as a child) comfortable in bed by moving the blankets to the right positions
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I tucked him in and kissed him good night.
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The children are tucked up in bed for the night.
2
tuck
/ˈtʌk/
noun
plural
tucks
2
tuck
/ˈtʌk/
noun
plural
tucks
Britannica Dictionary definition of TUCK
[count]
1
:
a fold that is sewn into a piece of clothing or fabric
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The skirt is bordered with satin tucks.
2
:
an operation to remove extra skin or fat from a part of the body
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see also nip and tuck
