tuck
US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
1.
stecken, stopfen, falten
push, fold, or turn a part of (something, especially a piece of cloth or paper) so as to conceal, hold, or secure it.
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She tucked her hair behind her ears.
Sie steckte ihr Haar hinter ihre Ohren.
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He tucked the shirt into his trousers.
Er steckte das Hemd in seine Hose.
2.
schlemmen, reinlegen
eat food, especially enthusiastically or to repletion.
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They tucked into a hearty breakfast.
Sie schlangen ein herzhaftes Frühstück in sich hinein.
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Let's tuck in!
Lass uns reinhauen!
1.
Abnäher, Falte
a flattened, stitched fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, typically to reduce its width.
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The dress had small tucks at the waist.
Das Kleid hatte kleine Abnäher an der Taille.
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She added a few tucks to make the skirt fit better.
Sie fügte ein paar Abnäher hinzu, damit der Rock besser passte.