tuck between
Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words
to place something in the space separating two other things
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Examples (10)
- A puppy with its tail tucked between its legs.
- She carefully tucked the letter between the pages of the book.
- He likes to tuck his shirt between his trousers and his belt.
- Can you tuck this blanket between the mattress and the bed frame?
- The waiter expertly tucked the napkin between the plate and the cutlery.
- I always tuck my keys between the sofa cushions for safekeeping.
- She had a small flower tucked between her ear and her hair.
- Make sure to tuck your hair between the collar of your coat.
- He tucked the map between the folds of his jacket.
- The child tucked his favourite teddy bear between his arm and his body.