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tuck (EN)
werkwoord, zelfstandig naamwoord

werkwoord “tuck”

infinitief tuck; hij tucks; verleden tijd tucked; volt. deelw. tucked; ger. tucking
  1. instoppen
    She tucked the blanket around the sleeping baby to keep him warm.
  2. wegstoppen
    She tucked her phone into her backpack before heading out.
  3. (voedsel) eten
    After a long day of work, she eagerly tucked into her dinner, savoring every bite.
  4. netjes passen
    The small desk tucked perfectly under the staircase, saving a lot of space.
  5. zich oprollen (bij duiken)
    She tucked before jumping into the pool.

zelfstandig naamwoord “tuck”

enkelvoud tuck, meervoud tucks of ontelbaar
  1. plooi (genaaid om de grootte te verminderen)
    She made several tucks in the skirt to ensure it fit perfectly around the waist.
  2. opgerolde of gevouwen positie
    The cat found a cozy spot in the sunlight and settled into a tight tuck, purring contentedly.
  3. huidcorrectie (om overtollige huid te verwijderen)
    After losing a lot of weight, she decided to get an arm tuck to remove the loose skin.
  4. hurkhouding (bij duiken, waarbij de schenen dicht bij het lichaam worden gehouden)
    In her dive, she executed a perfect tuck, drawing her knees tightly to her chest.