tuck (EN)

verb, noun

verb “tuck”

1. to fold the ends or edges of something (such as clothes or fabric)
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   She tucked the blanket around the sleeping baby to keep him warm.
2. to push into a snug or somewhat hidden position
   She tucked her phone into her backpack before heading out.
3. (with in or into) to consume (food)
   After a long day of work, she eagerly tucked into her dinner, savoring every bite.
4. to fit neatly into a space
   The small desk tucked perfectly under the staircase, saving a lot of space.
5. (especially in diving) to curl into a ball or fold up tightly
   She tucked before jumping into the pool.

noun “tuck”

1. a fold in fabric stitched in place to reduce its size
   She made several tucks in the skirt to ensure it fit perfectly around the waist.
2. a position where something is curled or folded
   The cat found a cozy spot in the sunlight and settled into a tight tuck, purring contentedly.
3. a type of plastic surgery to remove excess skin
   After losing a lot of weight, she decided to get an arm tuck to remove the loose skin.
4. a diving position where the shins are held close to the body
   In her dive, she executed a perfect tuck, drawing her knees tightly to her chest.