26984 words

tuck

11 definitions • 19 examples
1
to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:

Examples:

tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers?
tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress.
2
to put something into a safe or convenient place:

Examples:

tuck something in something Tuck your gloves in your pocket so that you don't lose them.
be tucked under She had a doll tucked under her arm.
Eventually I found the certificate tucked under a pile of old bills.
tuck something in Tuck your chair in (= put it so that the seat of it is under the table) so that no one trips over it.
3
to hold part of your body in a particular position:

Examples:

tuck something in/under Stand up straight, tuck your tummy in and tuck your bottom under.
be tucked under She sat with her legs tucked under her.
4
to be in a place that is hidden or where few people go:

Examples:

Tucked along/down this alley are some beautiful old houses.
5
a narrow fold sewn into something, especially a piece of material, either for decoration or to change its shape
6
an operation to remove unwanted fat from a part of the body:

Examples:

a tummy tuck
7
(in sports such as diving, gymnastics, or skiing) a position in which you bend your knees and keep them close to your chest:

Examples:

This video will show you how to do a standing back tuck.
He began with an inward three and a half somersaults dive with tuck.
8

Examples:

a tuck shop
9
to push the ends clothing or material tightly into place:

Examples:

He tucked the sheet under the mattress.
[ M ] Richard needs to tuck in his shirt.
10
If you tuck part of your body, you hold it in a particular position:

Examples:

She sat with her legs tucked under her.
[ M ] Tuck your tummy in.
11
to put something into a safe or convenient place:

Examples:

She tucked her doll under her arm.
I found the pictures tucked away in a box.

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