TUCK Synonyms
There are 24 hypernyms of the word tuck. (close relations)
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bundle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a collection of things wrapped or boxed together • a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing • a large sum of money (especially as pay or profit) verb • make into a bundle • gather or cause to gather into a cluster • compress into a wad • sleep fully clothed in the same bed with one's betrothed | ||||||||
conceal | verbv | |||||||
verb • prevent from being seen or discovered • hold back; keep from being perceived by others | ||||||||
cover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something • bedding that keeps a person warm in bed • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book • a natural object that covers or envelops • covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) • fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations • a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink • a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else • a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent) verb • provide with a covering or cause to be covered • form a cover over • span an interval of distance, space or time • provide for • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory • travel across or pass over • be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism • hold within range of an aimed firearm • to take an action to protect against future problems • hide from view or knowledge • protect or defend (a position in a game) • maintain a check on; especially by patrolling • protect by insurance • make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities • invest with a large or excessive amount of something • help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities • be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of • spread over a surface to conceal or protect • cover as if with a shroud • copulate with a female, used especially of horses • put something on top of something else • play a higher card than the one previously played • be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game • sit on (eggs) • clothe, as if for protection from the elements | ||||||||
encase | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
enfold | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering | ||||||||
fold | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an angular or rounded shape made by folding • a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church • a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock • a group of sheep or goats • a folded part (as in skin or muscle) • a pen for sheep • the act of folding verb • bend or lay so that one part covers the other • incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • confine in a fold, like sheep • become folded or folded up | ||||||||
pack | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large indefinite quantity • a complete collection of similar things • a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) • an association of criminals • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose • a group of hunting animals • a cream that cleanses and tones the skin • a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect • a bundle (especially one carried on the back) verb • arrange in a container • fill to capacity • compress into a wad • carry, as on one's back • set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome • have with oneself; have on one's person • press tightly together or cram • hike with a backpack • press down tightly • seal with packing • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • load with a pack • treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood | ||||||||
secure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • free from fear or doubt; easy in mind • free from danger or risk • not likely to fail or give way adjective satellite • immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with • financially safe verb • get by special effort • cause to be firmly attached • assure payment of • make certain of • fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug • furnish with battens | ||||||||
sheathe | verbv | |||||||
verb • cover with a protective sheathing • enclose with a sheath • plunge or bury (a knife or sword) in flesh | ||||||||
stuff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object • miscellaneous unspecified objects • informal terms for personal possessions • senseless talk • unspecified qualities required to do or be something • information in some unspecified form • a critically important or characteristic component verb • cram into a cavity • press or force • obstruct • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself • treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting • fill tightly with a material • fill with a stuffing while cooking | ||||||||
wrap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person • a sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla • the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped verb • arrange or fold as a cover or protection • arrange or coil around • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • crash into so as to coil around | ||||||||
tuck away | verbv | |||||||
verb • eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food | ||||||||
gather | verbv | |||||||
noun • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching • the act of gathering something verb • assemble or get together • collect in one place • increase in amount by collecting or gathering • conclude from evidence • draw together into folds or puckers • get people together • draw and bring closer • look for (food) in nature • increase or develop | ||||||||
insert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a folded section placed between the leaves of another publication • an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted • (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network program • (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a film verb • put or introduce into something • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing • fit snugly into • insert casually | ||||||||
pucker | verbv | |||||||
noun • an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth) verb • to gather something into small wrinkles or folds • draw together into folds or puckers • become wrinkled or drawn together | ||||||||
rapier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges |