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Definition of Tuck
1. Noun. Eatables (especially sweets).
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
2. Verb. Fit snugly into. "They tuck the books into the box"; "Tuck your shirttail in"
Generic synonyms: Close In, Enclose, Inclose, Shut In
Derivative terms: Insertion
3. 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.
4. Verb. Make a tuck or several folds in. "Tuck in the sheet"
5. Noun. A narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place.
6. Verb. Draw together into folds or puckers.
Generic synonyms: Run Up, Sew, Sew Together, Stitch
Derivative terms: Gather, Gathering, Pucker, Tucker
7. Noun. A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges.
Definition of Tuck
1. n. A long, narrow sword; a rapier.
2. n. The beat of a drum.
3. v. t. To draw up; to shorten; to fold under; to press into a narrower compass; as, to tuck the bedclothes in; to tuck up one's sleeves.
4. v. i. To contract; to draw together.
5. n. A horizontal sewed fold, such as is made in a garment, to shorten it; a plait.
Definition of Tuck
1. to fold under [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Tuck
1. 1. A horizontal sewed fold, such as is made in a garment, to shorten it; a plait. 2. A small net used for taking fish from a larger one; called also tuck-net. 3. A pull; a lugging. See Tug. 4. The part of a vessel where the ends of the bottom planks meet under the stern. 5. Food; pastry; sweetmeats. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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