tuck up

verb — 7 senses

tuck up

verb
7 senses
  1. 1To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed)…
  2. 2To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself in bed.
  3. 3To push the fabric at the bottom of a garment into…
  4. 4To cheat, trick or scam (someone).
  5. 5To protect one's face by covering it with the gloves
  6. 6to bring one's legs and abdomen together while lying…
  7. 7To execute by hanging.
1

To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.

2

To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself in bed.

3

To push the fabric at the bottom of a garment into itself or under another garment (especially trousers, skirt, dress etc.)

4

To cheat, trick or scam (someone).

5

Boxing, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War To protect one's face by covering it with the gloves

6

to bring one's legs and abdomen together while lying face-up on the floor; to perform a tuck-up

7

Obsolete, Slang To execute by hanging.

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