tuck

Definitions of tuck in various dictionaries:

noun - eatables (especially sweets)

noun - (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest

noun - a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

noun - a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

verb - fit snugly into

verb - make a tuck or several folds in

verb - draw together into folds or puckers

To make one fold or several folds in.

To gather up and fold, thrust, or turn in so as to secure or confine: She tucked her scarf into her blouse.

To put in a snug spot.

To put in an out-of-the-way, snug place: a cabin that was tucked among the pines.

To store in a safe spot; save: tuck away a bit of lace; tuck away millions.

To draw in; contract: He tucked his chin into his chest.

To bring (a body part) into a tuck position.

The act of tucking.

A flattened pleat or fold, especially a very narrow one stitched in place.

The part of a ship’s hull under the stern where the ends of the bottom planks come together.

Sports.

A bodily position used in some sports, such as diving, in which the knees are bent, the thighs are drawn close to the chest, and the hands are clasped around the shins.

A position in skiing in which the skier squats while holding the poles parallel to the ground and under the arms.

Food, especially sweets and pastry.

A beat or tap, especially on a drum.

A slender sword; a rapier.

Energy; vigor.

verb - to fold under