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tuck in
tuck 1 T0402800 (tŭk)v. tucked, tuck·ing, tucks v.tr.1. a. To thrust or fold the edge of so as to secure or confine: He tucked his shirt into his pants. I tucked the blanket under the mattress.b. To wrap or cover snugly, as by tucking a blanket: tucked the baby in bed.c. To make one or more folds in: tucked the pleats before sewing the hem.2. a. To put in an out-of-the-way, snug place: a cabin that was tucked among the pines.b. To store in a safe spot; save: tuck away a bit of lace; tuck away millions.3. a. To draw in; contract: He tucked his chin into his chest.b. Sports To bring (a body part) into a tuck position.v.intr. To make tucks.n.1. The act of tucking.2. A flattened pleat or fold, especially a very narrow one stitched in place.3. Nautical The part of a ship's hull under the stern where the ends of the bottom planks come together.4. Sports a. A body position used in some sports, such as diving, in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest, with the hands often clasped around the shins.b. A position in skiing in which the skier squats, often while holding the poles parallel to the ground and under the arms.5. Informal A cosmetic surgical procedure in which skin or fat is removed, sometimes accompanied by muscle tightening, to create a slimmer or more youthful appearance.6. Chiefly British Food, especially sweets and pastry.Phrasal Verbs: tuck away (or into) Informal To consume (food) heartily. tuck in To make (a child, for example) secure in bed for sleep, especially by tucking bedclothes into the bed.
[Middle English tuken, possibly from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch tocken, tucken.]
tuck 2 T0402800 (tŭk)n. A beat or tap, especially on a drum.
[From Middle English tukken, to beat a drum, from Old North French toquer, to strike, from Vulgar Latin *toccāre.]
tuck 3 T0402800 (tŭk)n. Archaic A slender sword; a rapier.
[Perhaps from French dialectal étoc, from Old French estoc, of Germanic origin.]
tuck 4 T0402800 (tŭk)n. Archaic Energy; vigor.
[Origin unknown.]tuck in vb (adverb) 1. (tr) Also: tuck into to put to bed and make snug2. (tr) to thrust the loose ends or sides of (something) into a confining space3. (intr) informal Also: tuck into to eat, esp heartily n (Cookery) informal Brit a meal, esp a large one Thesaurus| Verb | 1. |  tuck in - eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food; "My son tucked in a whole pizza"tuck away, put awayeat up, polish off, finish - finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table; "She polished off the remaining potatoes" |
Translationstuck (tak) noun1. a fold sewn into a piece of material. Her dress had tucks in the sleeves. 縫褶 缝褶2. sweets, cakes etc. Schoolboys used to spend their money on tuck; (also adjective) a tuck shop. 糖果，糕點 糖果，糕点 verb to push, stuff etc. He tucked his shirt into his trousers. 塞 塞tuck in1. to gather bedclothes etc closely round. I said goodnight and tucked him in. 蓋好被子 盖好被子2. to eat greedily or with enjoyment. They sat down to breakfast and started to tuck in straight away. 大吃，猛吃 大吃，猛吃 tuck in
tuck in1. To fold or gather something, typically a fabric, and push it under or into something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tuck" and "in." Would you tuck the sheets in, please? You should tuck in your shirt, or you'll look like a slob for your interview.2. To place something inside of something else, typically something small, in order to secure it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "tuck" and "in." She tucked the money in an envelope and slipped it under the door. I tucked your glasses in the side pocket of your jacket.3. To contract or pull in something, such as a body part. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tuck" and "in." Be sure to tuck in your arms and legs after you jump off the diving board. You'll have to tuck your arms in to squeeze through.4. To place someone, typically a child, in bed and ready them for sleep, often by actually tucking the bedsheets around them. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tuck" and "in." Do you want me or Mommy to tuck you in tonight? I Just tucked in the kids, so we have the rest of the night to ourselves.5. To begin eating. Often used as an imperative. OK, tuck in before the food gets cold! The hungry child tucked in as soon as the food was in front of him.See also: tucktuck someone in(to) something and tuck someone into place someone into something carefully; to wrap someone in blankets or something similar. Father tucked Jimmy into bed an hour later than he should have. Please tuck in Jimmy.See also: tucktuck something in (to) something and tuck something into fold or stuff something into something. Please tuck your shirttail into your pants. Tuck in your shirt tail. When you make the bed, you have to tuck the sheets in.See also: tucktuck inThrust in the edge of or end of something, such as bed linens or a shirt; also, make a child secure in bed by folding in the bedclothes. For example, Tuck in your shirt; it looks awful hanging out of your pants, or Mother went upstairs to tuck in the children. [First half of 1600s] See also: tucktuck inv.1. To gather something up and fold, thrust, or turn in so as to secure or confine it: The teacher told the boys to tuck in their shirts. I threw the sheet over the bed and tucked it in at the corners.2. To make someone secure in bed for sleep, especially by tucking bedclothes into the bed: I tucked in my daughter and said good night. The babysitter tucked the little boy in.3. To draw in some body part; contract something: She tucked in her arms and shook her head. The turtle tucked in its head.4. Slang To begin to eat heartily: Dinner was served, and we tucked in.See also: tuckEncyclopediaSeetucktuck in
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