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Definition of 'tuck'

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Noun

  1. eatables (especially sweets)
  2. (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
  3. a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
  4. a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
       Synonyms: rapier

Verb

  1. fit snugly into; "insert your ticket into the slot"; "tuck your shirttail in"
       Synonyms: insert
  2. make a tuck or several folds in; "tuck the fabric"; "tuck in the sheet"
  3. draw fabric together and sew it tightly
       Synonyms: gather pucker


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