tuck

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw in or gather up (something) by folding the edges or sides towards the center or each other.

  - "He tucked in his shirt before going out."
  - "The chef tucks the ends of the pastry into the filling."

• Verb

  To hide or conceal (something) by drawing or pulling it in.

  - "The child tucks her hands into her pockets."
  - "The cat tucks its tail between its legs."

• Noun

  A small, neat bundle.

  - "She carried her books in a tuck."
  - "The baby slept in a cozy tuck."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʌk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

untuck

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tuck
huck , duck , muck , truck

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Variants

List of all variants of tuck that leads to same result
tuck , tucked , tucking , tucks , tuck-point , tuck-pointed , tuck-pointing , tuck-points , tuck in , tucked in , tucking in , tucks in , tuck up , tucked up , tucking up , tucks up , nip and tuck

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Etymology

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Old English 'toccan' meaning 'to hide, conceal'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tuck' is also used in various sports, such as cricket and baseball, to describe a certain type of delivery or hit.

2. In the early 20th century, 'tuck points' were used to seal the joints of brick walls.

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Related Concepts

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1. fold: Related to the action of folding or gathering in the edges or sides.

2. bundle: A collection of items bound together or folded into a compact form.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tuck' can refer to a small, compact bundle or a hiding place. In the film 'The Fault in Our Stars', the term 'tuck' is used as a euphemism for dying.

How to Memorize "tuck"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize folding an item and bringing the edges towards the center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tuck' with the action of hiding or concealing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'tuck' and the action of tucking in a shirt.

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