noun🔗ShareEinfalten, FalteAn act of tucking; a pleat or fold."The seamstress carefully studied the fabric's intricate tucks before beginning the dress. "Die Schneiderin studierte sorgfältig die komplizierten Falten des Stoffes, bevor sie mit dem Kleid begann.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFalte, RaffungA fold in fabric that has been stitched in place from end to end, as to reduce the overall dimension of the fabric piece."The dressmaker created several small tucks in the skirt to make it fit the child better. "Die Schneiderin fertigte mehrere kleine Falten in den Rock, damit er dem Kind besser passte.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRolle, HockeA curled position."The sleeping cat was adorable with all its soft tucks and curves. "Die schlafende Katze war mit all ihren weichen Rollen und Kurven bezaubernd.bodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStraffung, FaceliftingA plastic surgery technique to remove excess skin."The dermatologist performed a tuck to remove excess skin from the patient's arm. "Der Dermatologe führte eine Straffung durch, um überschüssige Haut vom Arm des Patienten zu entfernen.medicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDaumenuntersatz(piano, when playing scales on piano keys) The act of keeping the thumb in position while moving the rest of the hand over it to continue playing keys that are outside the thumb."Her piano teacher praised her smooth scale playing, noting the efficiency of her tucks and how little effort they seemed to require. "Ihr Klavierlehrer lobte ihr flüssiges Skalenspiel und bemerkte die Effizienz ihres Daumenuntersatzes und wie wenig Anstrengung sie zu erfordern schienen.musictechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHocke, KauerA curled position, with the shins held towards the body."The gymnast's knees were so close to her chest, the judges admired the tight tucks of her form during the aerial somersault. "Die Knie der Turnerin waren so nah an ihrer Brust, die Kampfrichter bewunderten die enge Hocke ihrer Form während des Saltos in der Luft.bodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDas AchterschiffThe afterpart of a ship, immediately under the stern or counter, where the ends of the bottom planks are collected and terminate by the tuck-rail."The carpenter carefully inspected the tucks of the old fishing boat, checking for rot where the hull met the stern. "Der Zimmermann inspizierte sorgfältig das Achterschiff des alten Fischerbootes und suchte nach Fäulnis, wo der Rumpf auf das Heck traf.nauticalpartvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZusammenraffen, hochziehenTo pull or gather up (an item of fabric)."She gently tucks the blanket around the sleeping child. "Sie zieht die Decke sanft um das schlafende Kind zusammen.materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSteckt, stopftTo push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe or somewhat hidden."Tuck in your shirt. I tucked in the sheet. He tucked the $10 bill into his shirt pocket."Steck deine Hemd rein. Ich habe das Laken reingesteckt. Er steckte den 10-Dollar-Schein in seine Hemdtasche.actionpositionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEssen, verzehren(often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume."After a long day at work, I usually tuck into a big plate of pasta. "Nach einem langen Arbeitstag esse ich normalerweise eine große Portion Pasta.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSteckt, verstautTo fit neatly."The sofa tucks nicely into that corner. Kenwood House is tucked into a corner of Hampstead Heath."Das Sofa passt gut in diese Ecke. Kenwood House befindet sich in einer Ecke von Hampstead Heath.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZusammenrollen, einknickenTo curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs."The diver tucked, flipped, and opened up at the last moment."Der Taucher rollte sich zusammen, machte einen Salto und öffnete sich im letzten Moment.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFalten nähen, einreihenTo sew folds; to make a tuck or tucks in."to tuck a dress"Ein Kleid einreihen.wearstylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFalten, stopfenTo full, as cloth."The dressmaker carefully tucks the fabric at the waist to create a more fitted shape. "Die Schneiderin faltet den Stoff sorgfältig an der Taille, um eine besser sitzende Form zu erzeugen.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbergen, verstecken(of a drag queen, trans woman, etc.) To conceal one’s penis and testicles, as with a gaff or by fastening them down with adhesive tape."Honey, have you tucked today? We don’t wanna see anything nasty down there."Schatz, hast du dich heute versteckt? Wir wollen da unten nichts Ekliges sehen.bodysexappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Daumen beim Spielen in Position halten und die Hand darüber bewegen(when playing scales on piano keys) To keep the thumb in position while moving the rest of the hand over it to continue playing keys that are outside the thumb."When playing the C major scale, the pianist tucks their thumb under their hand to reach the higher notes smoothly. "Beim Spielen der C-Dur-Tonleiter hält der Pianist seinen Daumen unter der Hand, um die höheren Noten reibungslos zu erreichen.musictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRapier, DegenA rapier, a sword."During the fencing demonstration, the instructor showcased various historical weapons, including rapiers and tucks. "Während der Fechtvorführung präsentierte der Ausbilder verschiedene historische Waffen, darunter Rapier und Degen.weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchlag, TrommelschlagThe beat of a drum."The steady tucks of the snare drum kept the marching band in perfect time. "Der gleichmäßige Schlag der Snare-Drum hielt die Marching Band im perfekten Takt.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
