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 tuck tuck /ˈtʌk/

noun

  1. A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges  ( rapier , tuck )
    a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
  2. A narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place  ( tuck )
    a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
  3. (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.
  4. [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

  1. () 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
  2. Draw together into folds or puckers  ( pucker , tuck , gather )
    draw together into folds or puckers
  3. 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


 genus Cytisus genus Cytisus /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈsaɪtɪsəs/

noun

  1. Large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom  ( Cytisus , genus Cytisus )
    large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom


 actinomyces actinomyces /ˌækˈtɪnəˈmaɪsiːz/

noun

  1. Soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites  ( actinomyces )
    soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites
     Soil fertility can be affected by organisms like actinomyces which play a role in decomposition.
    Soil fertility can be affected by organisms like actinomyces which play a role in decomposition.


 classmate classmate /ˈklæˌsmeɪt/

noun

  1. () An acquaintance that you go to school with  ( class fellow , schoolfellow , classmate , schoolmate )
    an acquaintance that you go to school with
      Sarah's schoolmate became her lifelong friend, sharing memories and supporting each other.
    Sarah's schoolmate became her lifelong friend, sharing memories and supporting each other.