tuck
tuck /ˈtʌk/
noun
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A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
(
rapier
, tuck
)
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
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A narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
(
tuck
)
a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
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(sport) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
(
tuck
)
(sport) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
The diver executed a perfect tuck position, earning praises from the judges.
The diver executed a perfect tuck position, earning praises from the judges.
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[British]
Eatables (especially sweets)
(
tuck
[British] )
eatables (especially sweets)
After dinner, she reached for some tuck, indulging her sweet tooth.
After dinner, she reached for some tuck, indulging her sweet tooth.
verb
-
()
Fit snugly into
(
insert
, tuck
)
fit snugly into
Insert your ticket into the slot
insert your ticket into the slot
Tuck your shirttail in
tuck your shirttail in
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Draw together into folds or puckers
(
pucker
, tuck
, gather
)
draw together into folds or puckers
-
Make a tuck or several folds in
(
tuck
)
make a tuck or several folds in
Tuck the fabric
tuck the fabric
Tuck in the sheet
tuck in the sheet