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
Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Inside, there’s space for a monitor, a keyboard tray, a spot to mount a desktop tower, and even space to tuck away a chair.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
There was plenty of Arizona talent on the Copperhead Road Stage, tucked behind the food court, from the Parker Jenkins Band to Last Train to Juarez, Nathan Dean & The Damn Band, the Country Line, Shari Rowe, Jacob Morris, Lacey Rashea & The Young Guns and Alec Taylor Band.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
The stylish wrap will naturally elevate any outfit while traveling during the spring months — not to mention keep you warm — while a hidden zippered pocket within the folds of the scarf gives enough space to safely tuck your wallet and phone without ever being detected by other travelers.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
Teigen then posed for a snap with Luna and son Miles Theodore, 5, before sharing photos of the family tucking into Thai dishes including noodles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Whether the action was taken intentionally to quell the rebellion that Peltz was leading, or whether Iger would have made the moves irrespective of the proxy battle, remains a secret tucked deep within the Magic Kingdom.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
House in the Wild, Kenya is a seven-lodge compound tucked into a lush bend of the Mara River is owned by Tarquin and Lippa Wood, founders of the surrounding Enonkishu Conservancy.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
On a hotel rooftop in Hollywood, facing the glitterati tucked into the hills, Sierra Ferrell explained how to pack for a clandestine ride in a boxcar.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Worn together, it can be dressed up with a French tuck or by layering it under a chic blazer or lightweight trench coat.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
And their work suggests that the sun is already gearing up for its final tuck.
—Zack Savitsky, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2024
The rug comes with a cushioned, non-slip pad that connects together like a puzzle and tucks into the rug’s corner pockets.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
Scorsese tosses the jacket of his three-piece suit and tucks into a loveseat.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024
Bob Basu was surprised when demand for facelifts, tummy tucks and liposuction surged early in the pandemic.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2023
These include dental work, weight loss surgery, breast reductions and augmentations, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and many more.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
Patients with a significant amount of excess skin in addition to the diastasis may need a full tummy tuck, in which the muscle is tightened, extra skin is removed, and the belly button is relocated to a new position within the abdominal skin.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023
Verb
The area is south of Detroit's New Center, tucked between Interstate 75 and Woodward Avenue and just north of I-94.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Inside, there’s space for a monitor, a keyboard tray, a spot to mount a desktop tower, and even space to tuck away a chair.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
There was plenty of Arizona talent on the Copperhead Road Stage, tucked behind the food court, from the Parker Jenkins Band to Last Train to Juarez, Nathan Dean & The Damn Band, the Country Line, Shari Rowe, Jacob Morris, Lacey Rashea & The Young Guns and Alec Taylor Band.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Apr. 2024
The stylish wrap will naturally elevate any outfit while traveling during the spring months — not to mention keep you warm — while a hidden zippered pocket within the folds of the scarf gives enough space to safely tuck your wallet and phone without ever being detected by other travelers.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
Teigen then posed for a snap with Luna and son Miles Theodore, 5, before sharing photos of the family tucking into Thai dishes including noodles.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
Whether the action was taken intentionally to quell the rebellion that Peltz was leading, or whether Iger would have made the moves irrespective of the proxy battle, remains a secret tucked deep within the Magic Kingdom.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
House in the Wild, Kenya is a seven-lodge compound tucked into a lush bend of the Mara River is owned by Tarquin and Lippa Wood, founders of the surrounding Enonkishu Conservancy.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
On a hotel rooftop in Hollywood, facing the glitterati tucked into the hills, Sierra Ferrell explained how to pack for a clandestine ride in a boxcar.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Noun
TikTok phenom Sophie Liard has amassed over 4 million followers with her clever folds and tucks and even lent her expertise in her 2022 book The Folding Lady: Tools and Tricks for Making the Most of Your Space Room by Room.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Worn together, it can be dressed up with a French tuck or by layering it under a chic blazer or lightweight trench coat.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2023
And their work suggests that the sun is already gearing up for its final tuck.
—Zack Savitsky, Scientific American, 3 Jan. 2024
The rug comes with a cushioned, non-slip pad that connects together like a puzzle and tucks into the rug’s corner pockets.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024
Scorsese tosses the jacket of his three-piece suit and tucks into a loveseat.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024
Bob Basu was surprised when demand for facelifts, tummy tucks and liposuction surged early in the pandemic.
—Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2023
These include dental work, weight loss surgery, breast reductions and augmentations, rhinoplasty, tummy tucks, and many more.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
Patients with a significant amount of excess skin in addition to the diastasis may need a full tummy tuck, in which the muscle is tightened, extra skin is removed, and the belly button is relocated to a new position within the abdominal skin.
—Alesandra Dubin, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023
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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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