Pronunciation: /tʌk/
noun a fold or pleat in fabric, usually sewn in place
A1 She gave her doll a gentle tuck into bed.
A2 The baby fell asleep with a tuck of the thumb in its mouth.
B1 He wore a tuck-in shirt for the formal event.
B2 The tailor added a tuck to the dress to make it more fitted.
C1 The chef demonstrated how to make a perfect tuck on the pastry.
C2 The artist carefully placed a tuck in the canvas to create a 3D effect.
verb to push, fold, or turn something into a small space or opening
A1 I tuck my shirt into my pants.
A2 She tucks her hair behind her ears.
B1 The mother tucks her child into bed every night.
B2 He tucks the newspaper under his arm before leaving the house.
C1 The chef expertly tucks the edges of the pastry to create a perfect seal.
C2 The tailor carefully tucks in the loose threads to finish the garment.
formal Please remember to tuck in your shirt before the presentation.
informal Hey, don't forget to tuck your shirt in for the meeting.
slang I always tuck my phone in my back pocket.
figurative She tucked away her emotions and put on a brave face.
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