tuck up

verb

Meaning

To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.
To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself in bed.
To push the fabric at the bottom of a garment into itself or under another garment (especially trousers, skirt, dress etc.)
To protect one's face by covering it with the gloves
To bring one's legs and abdomen together while lying face-up on the floor; to perform a tuck-up
To execute by hanging.

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Related words

tuck in(English)tuck(English)rug up(English)bundle up(English)muffle up(English)snuggle up(English)make the bed(English)make(English)

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Sources

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