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tucking

/ˈtʌkɪŋ/

tucking in

tuckingnoun

tuckings

Translations

складка

The tucking on the dress added a nice detail.

Складка на платье добавила красивую деталь.

заправка

The tucking of the shirt into the pants was neat.

Заправка рубашки в брюки была аккуратной.

Definitions

The act of folding or gathering fabric and securing it in place, often used in sewing or garment making.

The seamstress was skilled at tucking, creating intricate designs on the dress.

A small fold or pleat in fabric, often used as a decorative feature in clothing or textiles.

The blouse had delicate tucking along the sleeves, adding a touch of elegance.

The act of placing or pushing something into a snug or secure position, especially tucking bedclothes around a person.

A gentle tucking of the blanket kept the baby warm through the night.

Synonyms

tuckinggerund / present participle

/ˈtʌkɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that tucks or is designed for tucking.

Definitions

Designed for or involved in the act of tucking.

She used a tucking needle to create decorative pleats.

tuckverb

tucking

Gerund

tucked

Past Simple

tucked

Past Participle

tucking

Gerund

/tʌk/

Translations

заправлять

She tucks her shirt into her pants.

Она заправляет рубашку в брюки.

подворачивать

He tucks the blanket under the mattress.

Он подворачивает одеяло под матрас.

прятать

He tucks the letter into his pocket.

Он прячет письмо в карман.

Additional translations

укладывать

засовывать

подсовывать

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

tucknoun

Definitions

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.

tuckadjective

Definitions

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.