Thrust in the edge of or end of something, such as bed linens or a shirt; also, make a child secure in bed by folding in the bedclothes. For example, Tuck in your shirt; it looks awful hanging out of your pants, or Mother went upstairs to tuck in the children. [First half of 1600s]
tuck in
| Idioms: tuck in |
| Architecture: tuck-in |
The part of a counterflashing, skirting, or roofing felt that is inserted into a chase or reglet in a wall.
| WordNet: tuck in |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food
Synonyms: tuck away, put away
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