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TUCK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Tuck.

How to pronounce tuck:

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Tuck - as a noun

Eatables (especially sweets)

(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

A narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plaitpleat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rapier

Tuck - as a verb

Fit snugly into

Example: "Insert your ticket into the slot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
insert

Make a tuck or several folds in

Example: "Tuck the fabric"

Draw together into folds or puckers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gatherpucker

Example Sentences

"She carefully tucked the blanket around the sleeping baby."
"He tucked his shirt into his pants before the job interview."
"I always tuck my hair behind my ears."
"She tucked the note into her pocket for safekeeping."
"The teacher told the students to tuck in their shirts."
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Word Game Points

Is TUCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tuck is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TUCK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is TUCK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tuck is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TUCK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is TUCK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tuck is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TUCK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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