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tuck
A2
verb
Usage:
97%
fold, insert
Translation: fold, insert
Pronunciation: /tʌk/
Meaning: to fold or push something into a neat or secure position

This meaning refers to placing an edge, loose part, or object neatly inside or under something.

Tuck your shirt into your trousers.

She tucked the blanket around the baby.

2
A2
verb
Usage:
92%
put to bed, settle
Translation: put to bed, settle
Pronunciation: /tʌk/
Meaning: to place a child or person comfortably in bed

Usually used as tuck in, this meaning refers to arranging covers and helping someone settle for sleep.

She tucked the children into bed.

He tucked his daughter in and turned off the light.

3
B1
informal verb
Usage:
67%
eat, consume eagerly
Translation: eat, consume eagerly
Pronunciation: /tʌk/
Meaning: to eat food eagerly or heartily

This informal meaning refers to beginning to eat with enthusiasm or consuming a large amount.

The children tucked into the meal.

He tucked away two large sandwiches.

4
B2
noun
Usage:
54%
fold, sewn pleat
Translation: fold, sewn pleat
Pronunciation: /tʌk/
Meaning: a fold or stitched section used to shape fabric

In sewing, a tuck is a narrow fold stitched into fabric for shaping or decoration.

The dress has small tucks at the waist.

The tailor added a tuck to shorten the sleeve.

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