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tuck

tuck

 
 
pronunciation:
tuhk
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
inflections: tucks, tucking, tucked
definition 1: to gather up and push in or turn under the loose end or edge of so as to secure (often followed by "in" or "up").
She always tucks in her shirt.
similar words:
gather, insert, put, smooth, stick, stuff
definition 2: to place in a snug or secure spot.
She tucked the list into her pocket.
synonyms:
stow
similar words:
conceal, cram, embed, hide, insert, place, put, stick, stuff
definition 3: to cover with blankets in a snug way.
It's time to tuck the children into bed.
similar words:
cover, muffle
definition 4: to pull or gather up into or as if into a fold or folds (usually followed by "in" or "up").
We tucked in the pleats.
synonyms:
fold
similar words:
crease, crinkle, double, gather, pucker, ruffle, wrinkle
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: something that has been folded or tucked.
She placed the pillows over the tuck of the sheet.
synonyms:
fold
similar words:
crease, crinkle, flap, pinch, ruffle, wrinkle
definition 2: a flat fold or pleat sewed in place in a garment.
She sewed a tuck into her skirt for a closer fit.
synonyms:
fold, pleat
similar words:
hem