Synonyms for tuck

Synonyms for (noun) tuck

Synonyms: tuck, rapier

Definition: a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

Similar words: sword, steel, brand, blade

Definition: a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard


Synonyms: tuck

Definition: a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place

Similar words: pleat, plait

Definition: any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape


Synonyms: tuck

Definition: (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest

Similar words: position, posture, attitude

Definition: the arrangement of the body and its limbs

Usage: he assumed an attitude of surrender


Synonyms: tuck

Definition: eatables (especially sweets)

Similar words: comestible, pabulum, eatable, edible, victual, victuals

Definition: any substance that can be used as food


Synonyms for (verb) tuck

Synonyms: tuck, pucker, gather

Definition: draw together into folds or puckers

Similar words: sew, sew together, run up, stitch

Definition: fasten by sewing; do needlework


Synonyms: tuck, insert

Definition: fit snugly into

Usage: insert your ticket into the slot; tuck your shirttail in

Similar words: close in, inclose, enclose, shut in

Definition: surround completely

Usage: Darkness enclosed him; They closed in the porch with a fence


Synonyms: tuck

Definition: make a tuck or several folds in

Usage: tuck the fabric; tuck in the sheet

Similar words: turn up, fold, fold up

Definition: bend or lay so that one part covers the other

Usage: fold up the newspaper; turn up your collar


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