tuck

UK
/tʌk/
US
/tʌk/

Übersetzungen

tucksubstantiv
tucks
Pl.
UK
/tʌk/
US
/tʌk/
She made a neat tuck in the fabric.
Она сделала аккуратную складку на ткани.
We stopped at a tuck shop for some snacks.
Мы остановились в закусочной, чтобы купить немного закусок.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
tuckverb
tucked
Präteritum
tucked
Partizip Perfekt
tucking
Gerundium
UK
/tʌk/
US
/tʌk/
He tucks the letter into his pocket.
Он прячет письмо в карман.
She tucks her shirt into her pants.
Она заправляет рубашку в брюки.
He tucks the blanket under the mattress.
Он подворачивает одеяло под матрас.
tuckadjektiv
Used attributively before another noun, chiefly in British English, e.g., tuck shop, tuck box.

Definitionen

tucksubstantiv
A fold or pleat in fabric, typically sewn in place.
The dress had a series of tucks along the waistline to create a fitted look.
A surgical procedure to remove excess skin or fat, often referred to as a 'tummy tuck'.
After losing a significant amount of weight, she decided to get a tuck to remove the excess skin.
A type of food, especially sweets or snacks, often used in British English.
The children were excited to visit the tuck shop during their school break.
A position in gymnastics, diving, or similar sports in which the knees are drawn up to the chest and the body is held compactly.
The diver completed three somersaults in a tight tuck before entering the water.
tuckverb
To push, fold, or turn the edges or ends of something, especially fabric, so as to hold it in place or make it neat.
She tucked the sheets under the mattress to make the bed look tidy.
To put something into a small or concealed space.
He tucked the letter into his pocket before leaving the house.
To draw in or contract a part of the body, typically to make oneself smaller or more compact.
The gymnast tucked her knees to perform a somersault.
tuckadjektiv
Relating to or associated with snack food, especially the sweets sold to or eaten by schoolchildren.
We stocked up on tuck supplies for the hike.