tuck
Third Person
tucks
Present Participle
tucking
Past Tense
tucked
Past Participle
tucked
1
to place something into a sheltered or hidden position
- She carefully tucks the letter into the secret compartment of her desk.
- He discreetly tucked the small gift behind the books on the shelf for a surprise later.
- Before heading out on the adventure, the child enthusiastically tucked the cherished toy into the backpack.
- While packing for the trip, she joyfully tucks her travel journal into the suitcase.
- Every night, she habitually tucks her favorite novel under the pillow before going to sleep.
Synonyms:
2
make a tuck or several folds in