tuck
Pronunciation:
/tʌk/noun
Definitions
An act of tucking; a pleat or fold.
A fold in fabric that has been stitched in place from end to end, as to reduce the overall dimension of the fabric piece.
A curled position.
A plastic surgery technique to remove excess skin.
verb
Definitions
To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden.
Example: Tuck in your shirt. I tucked in the sheet. He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket.
(often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume.
To fit neatly.
Example: The sofa tucks nicely into that corner. Kenwood House is tucked into a corner of Hampstead Heath.