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tucking

/ˈtʌkɪŋ/

tucking in

Translations

tuckingnoun

tuckings

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.

Synonyms

tuckinggerund / present participle

/ˈtʌkɪŋ/

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

tuckverb

tucking

Gerund

tucked

Past Simple

tucked

Past Participle

tucking

Gerund

/tʌk/

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

Synonyms

Definitions

tuckingnoun

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.

tuckinggerund / present participle

Designed for or involved in the act of tucking.

She used a tucking needle to create decorative pleats.

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.