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tuck [ˈtʌk]

1 tuck verb
  • to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.
  • to put (something) in a particular place usually to hide it, hold it, or make it safe —often + away —sometimes used figuratively
  • —used as tucked to indicate the quiet or hidden place where something is located —often + away

2 tuck noun
  • a fold that is sewn into a piece of clothing or fabric
  • an operation to remove extra skin or fat from a part of the body