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TUCKING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Tucking.

Tucking - 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

Tucking - 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 was tucking her son into bed."
"The waitress was tucking a napkin into her apron."
"He was tucking his shirt into his pants."
"The seamstress was tucking the excess fabric."
"She was tucking her hair behind her ears."
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Word Game Points

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

TUCKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TUCKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tucking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TUCKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is TUCKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tucking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TUCKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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