tucked

5 definitions • 9 examples

past simple and past participle of

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:

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.

to put something into a safe or convenient place:

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.

to hold part of your body in a particular position:

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.

to be in a place that is hidden or where few people go:

Tucked along/down this alley are some beautiful old houses.