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.