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tucking

/ˈtʌkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tucking mean?

verb

the act of pulling or drawing something tight, especially to secure or adjust it, or the state of being pulled or drawn tight.

Example

"She spent hours tucking in the loose threads on her new sweater."

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