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Meaning of the word tuck in English

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tuck

US /tʌk/
UK /tʌk/
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Verb

1.

push, fold, or turn a part of (something, especially a piece of cloth or paper) so as to conceal, hold, or secure it.

Example:
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She tucked her hair behind her ears.
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He tucked the shirt into his trousers.
Synonym:
insert put slip fold crease
2.

eat food, especially enthusiastically or to repletion.

Example:
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They tucked into a hearty breakfast.
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Let's tuck in!
Synonym:
eat heartily devour gorge feast on gobble

Noun

a flattened, stitched fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, typically to reduce its width.

Example:
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The dress had small tucks at the waist.
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She added a few tucks to make the skirt fit better.
Synonym:
pleat fold dart
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tuck in