tucked; tucking; tucks
1
a
: to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly
tuck in your shirt
b
: to cover by tucking in bedclothes
—usually used with in
2
: to put into a snug often concealing or isolating place
a cottage tucked away in the hill
3
: eat
—usually used with away or in
tucked away a big lunch
4
a
: to pull up into a fold
b
: to make a tuck in
5
: to put into a tuck position
1
: to draw together into tucks or folds
2
: to eat or drink heartily
—usually used with into
tucked into their beer and pretzels
3
: to fit snugly
1
: a fold stitched into cloth to shorten, decorate, or control fullness
2
: a cosmetic surgical operation for the removal of excess skin or fat from a body part
a tummy tuck
3
a
: a body position (as in diving) in which the knees are bent, the thighs drawn tightly to the chest, and the hands clasped around the shins
b
: a skiing position in which the skier squats forward and holds the ski poles under the arms and parallel to the ground
4
: the part of a vessel where the ends of the lower planks meet under the stern
: a sound of or as if of a drumbeat
Synonyms
Examples of tuck in a Sentence
Verb
She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.
Instead of tying his shoes, he just tucked the laces inside.
The sheets were tucked tightly under the mattress.
A bag was tucked under her arm.
She tucked her hair up under her hat.
The dog tucked its tail between its legs and slinked away.
The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.
Recent Examples on the Web
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
Often, the best gems are hidden on a clothing rack or tucked away behind other items, so be prepared to spend some time hunting for treasure.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
On one side, tucked among wooden racks filled with bottles of fine wine, stood a marble base that once held a statue of Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth.
—Demetrios Ioannou, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
The menu is loaded with options, including crab sandwiches, grilled salmon and clam chowder — and tacos, which are tucked away among the appetizers.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Whether sitting on rocky shorelines or tucked away in sandy coves, find nine incredible oceanfront homes below.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2024
Often, the best gems are hidden on a clothing rack or tucked away behind other items, so be prepared to spend some time hunting for treasure.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
On one side, tucked among wooden racks filled with bottles of fine wine, stood a marble base that once held a statue of Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth.
—Demetrios Ioannou, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
The menu is loaded with options, including crab sandwiches, grilled salmon and clam chowder — and tacos, which are tucked away among the appetizers.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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tuck
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to pull up into a fold
b
: to make a tuck in
2
: to put or fit into a snug or safe place
tucked their money away in the bank
our lunch tucked in a basket
3
a
: to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly
tuck in your shirt
b
: to cover by tucking in bedclothes
a child tucked in for the night
tuck
2 of 2 noun1
: a fold stitched into cloth (as in a garment)
2
: an act or instance of tucking
Medical Definition
tuck
noun
: a cosmetic surgical operation for the removal of excess skin or fat from a body part see tummy tuck
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