noun🔗SharePliegue, dobladilloAn act of tucking; a pleat or fold."The seamstress carefully studied the fabric's intricate tucks before beginning the dress. "La costurera estudió cuidadosamente los intrincados pliegues de la tela antes de comenzar el vestido.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePliegueA 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. "La modista creó varios pliegues pequeños en la falda para que le quedara mejor al niño.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosición encogidaA curled position."The sleeping cat was adorable with all its soft tucks and curves. "El gato dormido era adorable con todas sus suaves posiciones encogidas y curvas.bodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstiramiento facial, liftingA plastic surgery technique to remove excess skin."The dermatologist performed a tuck to remove excess skin from the patient's arm. "El dermatólogo realizó un estiramiento para eliminar el exceso de piel del brazo del paciente.medicineappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePasaje del pulgar(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. "Su profesor de piano elogió su fluida interpretación de las escalas, destacando la eficiencia de sus pasajes del pulgar y el poco esfuerzo que parecían requerir.musictechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePosición encogidaA 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. "Las rodillas de la gimnasta estaban tan cerca de su pecho que los jueces admiraron la posición encogida de su forma durante la voltereta aérea.bodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa parte trasera de un barcoThe 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. "El carpintero inspeccionó cuidadosamente la parte trasera del viejo barco de pesca, buscando podredumbre donde el casco se encontraba con la popa.nauticalpartvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMeter, doblarTo pull or gather up (an item of fabric)."She gently tucks the blanket around the sleeping child. "Ella mete suavemente la manta alrededor del niño dormido.materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMete, introduceTo 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."Mete la camisa. Metí la sábana. Metió el billete de 10 dólares en el bolsillo de la camisa.actionpositionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComer, consumir(often with "in" or "into") To eat; to consume."After a long day at work, I usually tuck into a big plate of pasta. "Después de un largo día de trabajo, normalmente me como un plato grande de pasta.foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMete, guardaTo fit neatly."The sofa tucks nicely into that corner. Kenwood House is tucked into a corner of Hampstead Heath."El sofá encaja perfectamente en esa esquina. Kenwood House está metida en una esquina de Hampstead Heath.actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncogerse, acurrucarseTo curl into a ball; to fold up and hold one's legs."The diver tucked, flipped, and opened up at the last moment."El buzo se encogió, dio una voltereta y se abrió en el último momento.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer pliegues, fruncirTo sew folds; to make a tuck or tucks in."to tuck a dress"Hacer pliegues a un vestido.wearstylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMeter, doblarTo full, as cloth."The dressmaker carefully tucks the fabric at the waist to create a more fitted shape. "La modista mete cuidadosamente la tela en la cintura para crear una forma más ajustada.materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEsconder, ocultar(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."Cariño, ¿te has escondido hoy? No queremos ver nada desagradable ahí abajo.bodysexappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMantener el pulgar en posición mientras se mueve el resto de la mano sobre él(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. "Al tocar la escala de do mayor, el pianista mete el pulgar debajo de la mano para alcanzar las notas más altas sin problemas.musictechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEspada, estoqueA rapier, a sword."During the fencing demonstration, the instructor showcased various historical weapons, including rapiers and tucks. "Durante la demostración de esgrima, el instructor exhibió varias armas históricas, incluyendo espadas y estoques.weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRedoble, toque de tamborThe beat of a drum."The steady tucks of the snare drum kept the marching band in perfect time. "Los redobles constantes del tambor de caja mantuvieron a la banda de marcha en perfecto compás.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
