tucking
word · lemma: tuck
Definition
The act of putting something into a safe or neat position, or carefully arranging a blanket or sheet around a person, often a child, in bed.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly appears as 'tucking in' when talking about making someone cozy in bed. Can also mean hiding or neatly arranging something (like 'tucking in your shirt'). Often describes a gentle, caring action.
Spanish: meter - arropar (en la cama)Portuguese (BR): colocar - arrumar (na cama)Portuguese (PT): meter - aconchegar (na cama)Chinese (Simplified): 塞入 - 掖好 (被子)Chinese (Traditional): 塞入 - 掖好 (被子)Hindi: ठूँसना - सुलाते समय कंबल लपेटनाArabic: إدخال - تضميد (في السرير)
Example Sentences
She is tucking her son into bed.
basic
He is tucking his shirt into his pants.
basic
The cat is tucking its paws under its body.
basic
She spent a few minutes tucking the blanket around her sleeping baby.
natural
I saw him tucking a letter into his bag before he left.
natural
Kids love being tucking in at night with their favorite stuffed animals.
natural