Tuck ( verb , noun , noun )

(As a verb)

Tuck ( verb )

1. To push or fold (the edges or ends of something) so as to hide or secure them.
2. To press or smooth (something) down, especially with a sweeping motion.
3. To put (something) in a particular position or place, especially by folding or curling it.

Origin:

Middle english tukken, probably of germanic origin; akin to old high german zucchen to pluck.

Examples:

1. She tucked her hair behind her ears.
2. He tucked the blanket around the sleeping baby.
3. He tucked his shirt into his pants.
4. She tucked the napkin into her collar.
5. He tucked the money into his pocket.

(As a noun)

Tuck ( noun )

1. To push or fold (the edges or ends of something) so as to hide or secure them.
2. To press or smooth (something) down, especially with a sweeping motion.
3. To put (something) in a particular position or place, especially by folding or curling it.

Origin:

Middle english tukken, probably of germanic origin; akin to old high german zucchen to pluck.

Examples:

1. She tucked her hair behind her ears.
2. He tucked the blanket around the sleeping baby.
3. He tucked his shirt into his pants.
4. She tucked the napkin into her collar.
5. He tucked the money into his pocket.

(As a noun)

Tuck ( noun )

1. To push or fold (the edges or ends of something) so as to hide or secure them.
2. To press or smooth (something) down, especially with a sweeping motion.
3. To put (something) in a particular position or place, especially by folding or curling it.

Origin:

Middle english tukken, probably of germanic origin; akin to old high german zucchen to pluck.

Examples:

1. She tucked her hair behind her ears.
2. He tucked the blanket around the sleeping baby.
3. He tucked his shirt into his pants.
4. She tucked the napkin into her collar.
5. He tucked the money into his pocket.