tuck
verb (used with object)
to put into a small, close, or concealing place.
tucking
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present participleof tuck.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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American and Chinese business leaders dotted the hall, tucking into dishes like lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck and tiramisu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Add the jammy egg pieces last, tucking them in with care so their custardy centers remain visible.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
The winter months are the best time to travel to the desert — but tucking into one of these titles is timeless, of course.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
"Nobody wants fighting, nobody wants conflict," he told AFP on the campaign trail, tucking into a bowl of noodle soup alongside party members in the capital's Chinatown neighbourhood.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
“Where have you been?” she chided me, tucking a stray wisp of white hair up into her bun.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
