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verb

tucks; tucked; tucking

[+ obj] :to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.

Tuck in your shirt. [=push the bottom of your shirt into the waist of your pants or skirt]

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.

[+ obj] to put (something) in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe

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. - often + away

The apartment is tiny so he keeps the dog's bed tucked away all day until he brings it out at night. - sometimes used figuratively

They manage to tuck away [=save] a portion of their paychecks every month.

b - used as tucked to indicate the quiet or hidden place where something is located

They live in a log cabin tucked among the trees. - often + away

The Vietnamese restaurant is tucked away on a quiet street. [=is located on a quiet street]

Brit informal :to eat with pleasure [+ obj]

+ away

He tucked away a big lunch. [no obj]

+ in or into

We all tucked in [=started eating eagerly] as soon as the food was served.

We all tucked into the delicious food.

tuck in

or chiefly Brit tuck up [phrasal verb]

tuck (someone) in/up :to make (someone, such as a child) comfortable in bed by moving the blankets to the right positions

I tucked him in and kissed him good night.

The children are tucked up in bed for the night.

noun

plural tucks

[count] a fold that is sewn into a piece of clothing or fabric

The skirt is bordered with satin tucks.

an operation to remove extra skin or fat from a part of the body

a tummy tuck - see also nip and tuck

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