Word Finder - tucking

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To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).

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To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden.

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Tuck in your shirt.  I tucked in the sheet.  He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket.

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(often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume.

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To fit neatly.

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The sofa tucks nicely into that corner.  Kenwood House is tucked into a corner of Hampstead Heath.

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To curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs.

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The diver tucked, flipped, and opened up at the last moment.

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To sew folds; to make a tuck or tucks in.

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to tuck a dress

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To full, as cloth.

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(of a drag queen, trans woman, etc.) To conceal one’s penis and testicles, as with a gaff or by fastening them down with adhesive tape.

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Honey, have you tucked today? We don’t wanna see anything nasty down there.

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(when playing scales on piano keys) To keep the thumb in position while moving the rest of the hand over it to continue playing keys that are outside the thumb.

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A tuck.

She sat up, tucking her shirt back into her pants.

He touched her automatically, stroking the side of her face and tucking errant curls behind her ear.

Tucking his legs under him and dropping his head he sat down on the cold ground by the wheel of the cart and remained motionless a long while sunk in thought.

Researchers were surprised to see even blackbirds, normally strict ground feeders, tucking in.

My biggest pleasure is when I see a girl tucking into pig's cheeks.

Take the strain off your neck by slightly tucking the chin in toward the chest.

Local business people are lunchtime regulars, tucking into set menus of both crispy aromatic duck & sweet & sour pork.

Instead of enjoying fresh fruit, I'll be tucking into a bowl of hot porridge each morning.

Beginning at the base, start rolling diapers and tucking them into the rubber band.

Begin rolling diapers and tucking them into the rubber band.

Continue rolling and tucking the diapers until the next layer of the cake is a few inches smaller than the Boppy.

Following the same line of thought, avoid tucking the jersey into your pants.

For instance, grab a handful of pictures and sort them, tucking the pictures for each page into separate envelopes.

There are small cards suitable for tucking in a gift bag and large cards that can be displayed prominently at a graduation party or open house.

You can make simple wedding reception centerpieces for a Hawaiian wedding by tucking a single flower into a large conch shell.

Lay out your tiles carefully, tucking cuts into corners and the back of the counter where they are the least noticeable.

You might also want to consider tucking the polo shirt into your pants and wearing a belt.

Take the wide end through the loop that's around your neck, tucking it down through the smaller front loop.

Tucking a big shirt in will add width, but it won't add height.

If you are tucking in your shirt, be sure to wear a belt with your dress shorts.

To achieve a more pulled together appearance, try tucking the top into a pair of crisp pants.

Pull the pad taunt with one hand and pull the mattress up with the other hand, swiftly tucking the pad beneath.

Well-known for catering to the full-figured market niche, Lane Bryant has even offered such unusual designs as a kimono-sleeved poncho with a gathered waist to bring a bit of tummy tucking style to an otherwise loosely fitted garment.

In the colder months, consider getting black boots with chunky heels and tucking your jeans inside them for an even longer-legged look.

Apple shapes look slimmest in dresses with pin tucking or princess seaming, small shoulder pads, and out-of-the-ordinary neckline treatments, which visually balance their proportions.

When you take shelter, make a point of shielding your face by tucking it into the crook of your arm.

Start by pulling the bottom sheet out from under the mattress and tucking it in at the head of the bed.

Consider tucking a small wine stain remover, like Wine Away, into the bag with your red wine selection.

Fold it to one side, securing it with pins and tucking the end under the twist.

Turn your updo a little edgy by leaving tapered bangs out of the style, or let the choppy ends of the hair hang loose out of the updo instead of tucking them away.

Twist the sections and secure ends by tucking them into the style.

Twist into a loose bun, tucking the ends under with a bobby pin.

From the low ponytail, grab the hair with the other hand and twist upward against the back of the head, making sure the roll is tucking into itself as you work your way up.

Tuck the ends of your bangs or short layers behind the ear and twist the back of your hair up, leaving the ends free or tucking them in.

This craft is also a clever way to present a cash gift, instead of simply tucking a few bills into a greeting card or a plain envelope.

Repeat this process with the other side, tucking the corners in and folding with the preexisting creases.

Tuck one end of the sari into the petticoat at the waist and make one complete turn, moving from right to left and tucking it in around the sides and back.

Gather the remaining material and repeat the second step, making one complete term around the waist and tucking the material in once again.

Try tucking too-long pants into laced, high boots for a non-snag effect, or belt too-big pants with a cheerful orange belt.

Avoid tapered bottoms, and steer clear of tucking in tops - it's better to wear something that fits just right and allow it to sit untucked.

Take a long scarf and wind it around your neck in a double knot, tucking the ends back in to create a seamless neck cover.

It can be as simple as tucking a note inside a boyfriend's jacket pocket, a husband's brief case, a lover's college books or anywhere it will surprise him.

Present your handmade gifts in style by tucking them inside an origami box and including a card in an origami envelope.

If you do use the criss-cross method, you may find yourself still tucking excess length in under your feet.

If you are in the middle of winter, try tucking those jeans into your knee-high Western boots to keep them safe from slush and puddles.

You will have an easier time tucking in skinny jeans than khakis.

Kneel in front of the machine with the rope ends in each hand, tucking the fists close to your armpits.

The act of tucking your chin will likely accomplish this shoulder raise.

All of that lifting and tucking might sound pretty painful, but on their homepage, the Lauren Silva Group insists that it's not.

It's all white and has lace, embroidery, and pin tucking for shape and visual interest.