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to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable: tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers? tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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 push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable: tuck something into something Should I tuck my shirt into my trousers? tuck something under something He tucked the bottom of the sheet under the mattress. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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To make one or more folds in: tucked the pleats before sewing the hem. 2. a. To put in an out-of-the-way, snug place: a cabin that was tucked among the pines. b. To store in a safe spot; save: tuck away a bit of lace; tuck away millions. 3. a. To draw in; contract: He tucked his chin into his chest.
tuck. tuck something + adv./prep. to push, fold or turn the ends or edges of clothes, paper, etc. so that they are held in place or look neat. She tucked up her skirt and waded into the river. The sheets should be tucked in neatly (= around the bed).
noun. something tucked or folded in. Sewing. a fold, or one of a series of folds, made by doubling cloth upon itself and stitching parallel with the edge of the fold, used for decoration or for shortening or fitting a garment.
6 days ago · adjective. having tucked or being tucked. “tightly tucked blankets”. “a fancy tucked shirt”. see more. see less. antonyms: untucked. lacking tucks or not being tucked.
