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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Instead, England were able to score at a Bazball-like rate of 4.5 runs per over, simply by tucking into the bad balls on offer.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
The film makes fantastic use of its single shooting location, tucking horror into every last nook and cranny of this potentially haunted house.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 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
A black woman leans over me, tucking something around my legs.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
