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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTuck
/tʌk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To fold or push something into a particular position.
"She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm."
- 1
A fold or pleat in fabric.
"The dress had a beautiful tuck that added to its elegance."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English verbs like 'tucken' and Old English 'tūcian', meaning to torment or pull, influenced by Middle Dutch 'tucken' (to pull or draw up). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from pulling and gathering fabric to folding, pressing into a snug space, and various athletic or aviation maneuvers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tuck" is said worldwide
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replier
Transliteration: rə.plje
"Elle a replié la couverture autour du bébé."
stecken
Transliteration: ʃtɛkən
"Sie hat die Decke um das Baby gesteckt."
ripiegare
Transliteration: riˈpjeːɡare
"Ha ripiegato la coperta attorno al bambino."
meter
Transliteration: meˈteɾ
"Ella metió la manta alrededor del bebé."
dobrar
Transliteration: doˈbɾaʁ
"Ela dobrou o cobertor em volta do bebê."
लपेटना
Transliteration: lapeṭnā
"उसने बच्चे के चारों ओर कंबल लपेटा।"
塞入
Transliteration: sāi rù
"她把毯子塞入婴儿周围。"
넣다
Transliteration: neohda
"그녀는 아기 주위에 담요를 넣었다."
包む
Transliteration: tsutsumu
"彼女は赤ちゃんの周りに毛布を包んだ。"
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