Tuck: meaning, definitions and examples

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tuck

 

[ tʌk ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in sewing

To sew a fold or pleat into (a piece of fabric). To secure or tuck in a fabric or garment by sewing.

Synonyms

fold, pleat, tuck in

Examples of usage

  • She tucked the edges of the fabric before sewing.
  • The tailor tucked the excess fabric to create a fitted silhouette.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

A position in which the body is curled up tightly with the knees to the chest.

Synonyms

bend, curl, fold

Examples of usage

  • She performed a perfect tuck during her dive.
  • The gymnast executed a tuck in her routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "tuck" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dobrar

🇮🇳 गुसेड़ना

🇩🇪 stecken

🇮🇩 menyelipkan

🇺🇦 засовувати

🇵🇱 wsuwać

🇯🇵 差し込む (sashikomu)

🇫🇷 glisser

🇪🇸 meter

🇹🇷 sokmak

🇰🇷 끼워 넣다 (kkiwo neohda)

🇸🇦 يدس (yaduss)

🇨🇿 zastrčit

🇸🇰 zasunúť

🇨🇳 塞 (sāi)

🇸🇮 vstaviti

🇮🇸 stinga

🇰🇿 салу

🇬🇪 ჩაჭედება (chach'edeva)

🇦🇿 soxmaq

🇲🇽 meter

Etymology

The word 'tuck' originated from Middle English 'tukken', which meant 'to draw together' or 'contract'. It has evolved over time to be used in various contexts such as sewing and sports. The verb form of 'tuck' in sewing dates back to the 14th century, while the noun form related to sports emerged later in the 20th century.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,051, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.