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1. tuck - noun

· eatables (especially sweets)

Hypernym(s): comestible, edible, eatable, pabulum, victual, victuals




2. tuck - 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

Hypernym(s): position, posture, attitude




3. tuck - noun

· a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

Hypernym(s): pleat, plait




4. tuck - noun

· a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

Synonym(s): rapier

Hypernym(s): sword, blade, brand, steel




5. tuck - verb

· fit snugly into; "insert your ticket into the slot"; "tuck your shirttail in"

Synonym(s): insert

Hypernym(s): enclose, close_in, inclose, shut_in




6. tuck - verb

· make a tuck or several folds in; "tuck the fabric"; "tuck in the sheet"

Hypernym(s): fold, fold_up, turn_up




7. tuck - verb

· draw together into folds or puckers

Synonym(s): gather, pucker

Hypernym(s): sew, run_up, sew_together, stitch





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