tuck under

Frequency: 8.017.6 per million words

to place or fold something so it is below another object

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Examples (10)

  • She tucked the newspaper under her arm.
  • A child tucked the blanket under his chin.
  • He always tucks his shirt neatly under his belt.
  • The cat tucked its paws under its body to keep warm.
  • Could you please tuck the loose wires under the rug?
  • They had tucked the secret documents under a pile of old books.
  • Make sure to tuck the edges of the sheet firmly under the mattress.
  • The bird tucked its head under its wing, preparing for sleep.
  • She carefully tucked the note under the teacup for him to find.
  • Don't forget to tuck your hair under your cap before entering the lab.