tuck underneath

Frequency: 6.05.9 per million words

to place or fold something so it is directly below another object

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Examples (10)

  • The cat loves to tuck itself underneath the warm blanket.
  • Please tuck these loose wires underneath the rug so no one trips.
  • She carefully tucked the letter underneath a stack of papers on her desk.
  • He always tucks his wallet underneath his pillow when he sleeps.
  • The gardener tucked the delicate seedlings underneath a protective layer of mulch.
  • If you tuck your shirt underneath your waistband, it will look neater.
  • They found the hidden compartment tucked away underneath the old wooden stairs.
  • I watched him tuck his feet underneath him as he settled into the armchair.
  • Make sure to tuck the excess fabric underneath the cushion for a smooth finish.
  • The small cottage was beautifully tucked underneath the canopy of ancient oak trees.