Definition of tuck - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
actionstr. fold or push something into a small spacetr.
- She tucked the note into her pocket..
2.
- They tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived..
3.
sewingtr. make a stitched fold in fabrictr.
- He tucked the edges of the cloth before sewing..
4.
movementintr. curl into a ballintr.
- The cat tucked itself into a cozy ball.
Noun
1.
- He bought some tuck for the trip..
2.
sewingfold in fabric stitched in place
- The dress had a decorative tuck at the waist.
3.
divingcurled position with knees to chest
- The diver executed a perfect tuck during the somersault.
4.
maritimeRare the afterpart of a ship under the sternRare
- The sailors inspected the tuck for any damage.
Images of tuck
fold in fabric stitched in place 
curled position with knees to chest
Expressions with tuck
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
push shirt fabric under pants
He tucked in his shirt before the meeting.
put something into a safe or convenient place
He tucked the letter into his pocket for safekeeping.
closely contested event or situation
The race was a real nip and tuck, with no clear leader until the end..
store in a safe or hidden place
She tuck away her jewelry in a secret drawer..
to show fear or submission
The dog would tuck tail whenever it heard thunder.
cover someone in bed with blankets
She tucked up her son before leaving the room.
small store selling snacks and drinks, often in schools
The students bought snacks from the tuck shop during break..
cosmetic surgery removing belly fat and skin and tightening abdominal muscles
She had a tummy tuck after losing weight.
dive with two backward somersaults in tuck position
She executed a perfect tuck double gainer off the high board.
process of repairing mortar joints
Tuck pointing was needed to fix the old chimney.
small box for storing food items
She packed her sandwiches and fruit into her tuck box for school..
Origin of tuck
Old English, tucian (to pull)
Terms with tuck included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
Examples of tuck in a sentence
She tucked her hair behind her ear. The kids tucked into their lunch with enthusiasm. After the hike, we tucked into a hearty meal. She carefully tucked the pleats into the skirt. The tailor tucked the fabric to create a neat seam. She tucked her knees to her chest during the cold night.
The gymnast tucked mid-air before landing smoothly. She packed some tuck for the picnic. The kids enjoyed their tuck during the break. She added a tuck to the skirt for style. The seamstress sewed a tuck into the fabric. She held a tuck as she flipped through the air. The gymnast's tuck was tight and controlled. The crew checked the tuck for barnacles. Repairs were needed on the tuck after the storm.
View all translations of tuck
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:glisser, casse-croûte, ...
- German:stecken, Essen, ...
- Italian:infilare, snack, ...
- Spanish:esconder, merienda, ...
- Portuguese:colocar, petisco, ...
- Chinese:塞进, 零食, ...
- Japanese:押し込む, おやつ, ...
- Arabic:دَسَّ, وَجَبَات خَفِيفَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִתְחוֹב, נִשְׁנוּשִׁים, ...
- Russian:засунуть, закуска, ...
- Ukrainian:засунути, перекус, ...
- Hindi:खोंसना, नाश्ता, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the