The meaning of TUCK is to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly. How to use tuck in a sentence.

tuck verb [T usually + adv/prep] (TIDY) Add to word list to push a loose end of a piece of clothing or material into a particular place or position, especially to make it tidy or comfortable:

1. to put into a small, close, or concealing place: Tuck the money into your wallet; a house tucked away in the woods. 2. to thrust in the loose end or edge of so as to hold closely in place: Tuck …

Nov 22, 2025 · tuck (third-person singular simple present tucks, present participle tucking, simple past and past participle tucked) (transitive) To pull or gather up (an item of fabric).

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tuck sth behind/under/in, etc to put something in a small place so that it is safe and cannot move:

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Tuck definition: to put into a small, close, or concealing place.. See examples of TUCK used in a sentence.

to thrust in the loose end or edge of (a garment, covering, etc.) so as to hold closely in place (usually fol. by in, up, under, etc.): Tuck in your blouse. Tuck the edge of the sheet under the …

Tuck in your shirt. [=push the bottom of your shirt into the waist of your pants or skirt] She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap. Instead of tying his shoes, he just …