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To fold a fabric or part of a garment
“Jamie not only obliged but sent a tailor in to nip and tuck the suit and make sure it was a perfect fit.”
To ruffle or gather up a fabric or part of a garment
“When an emergency arose, he would throw off his coat, tuck up his sleeves, and be ready for action.”
To place, slip or insert something into a compartment or space
“I thrust my suitcase into the compartment above, sit down, and then tuck my laptop under the seat in front of me.”
To store away, typically in a concealed place
“Every morning, Malik would quietly sneak into the closet, unscrew the fake Pepsi can, tuck his stash in his underwear, and go out into the hazy morning.”
To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect
To reduce in size, especially through the application of pressure
To place into a pocket
A fold or furrow on a fabric or garment
“Rob put a tuck in his shirt to make it fit better around his waist.”
(British, informal) Food eaten by children at school as a snack
“Our parents provided us with a bit of money each day to buy our tuck with.”
A strip material sewn on to a garment or fabric as a decorative edging or ornament
Energy, vigor or high spirits
A line where two pieces of fabric are sewn together in a garment or other article
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