ALL meanings of tuck into
tuck in·to
T t - verb with object tuck into to put into a small, close, or concealing place: Tuck the money into your wallet. 1
- verb with object tuck into to thrust in the loose end or edge of (a garment, covering, etc.) so as to hold closely in place (usually followed by in, up, under, etc.): Tuck in your blouse. Tuck the edge of the sheet under the mattress. 1
- verb with object tuck into to cover snugly in or as if in this manner: She tucked the children into bed. 1
- verb with object tuck into to pull up into a fold or folds; draw up into a folded arrangement (usually followed by in, up, etc.): to tuck up one's skirts; to tuck one's knees under one's chin. 1
- verb with object tuck into Needlework. to sew tucks in. 1
- verb with object tuck into to pass (a strand) above or below another one. 1
- verb with object tuck into Informal. to eat or drink (usually followed by in, away, etc.): He tucked away a big meal. 1
- verb without object tuck into to draw together; contract; pucker. 1
- verb without object tuck into Needlework. to make tucks. 1
- verb without object tuck into to fit securely or snugly: a bed that tucks into the corner. 1
- noun tuck into something tucked or folded in. 1
- noun tuck into Sewing. a fold, or one of a series of folds, made by doubling cloth upon itself and stitching parallel with the edge of the fold, used for decoration or for shortening or fitting a garment. 1
- noun tuck into Diving, Gymnastics. a body position in which the head is lowered and the thighs held against the chest with the knees bent and the arms locked around the shins. Compare layout (def 10), pike7 . 1
- noun tuck into Skiing. a crouch in which the ski poles are held close to the chest, extending back under the arms and parallel to the ground, as to maximize speed downhill. 1
- noun tuck into Informal. a plastic surgery operation: a tummy tuck. 1
- noun tuck into Nautical. the part of a vessel where the after ends of the outside planking or plating unite at the sternpost. 1
- noun tuck into (in tying knots) the operation of passing one strand above or below another. 1
- noun tuck into British Slang. food. 1
- phrasal verb tuck into If someone tucks into a meal or tucks in, they start eating enthusiastically or hungrily. 0
- noun tuck into to eat heartily 0