tuck

/tʌk/
noun 7verb 5name 3

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(verb.)

ADV

carefully, discreetly, neatly | gently | firmly

cosily, safely

She tucked her daughter cosily under the warm blanket before saying goodnight.

away, in, up

She tucked the blanket up around her sleeping child's shoulders.

PREP

behind

She tucked her phone behind a cushion so she wouldn't be distracted during dinner.

inside

She tucked her phone inside her jacket pocket before going for a run.

into

She tucked her hair into a ponytail before going to the gym.

under

He tucked his shirt under his sweater before going outside in the cold.

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