ripiegare — meaning in English

English meaning

• retreat noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
• tuck verb To push, fold, or fit the loose edge of something neatly into place.

Senses

ripiegare is used for these senses in English:

• retreat (intransitive) To withdraw military forces.
• tuck (transitive) To push into a snug position; to place somewhere safe, or handy, or somewhat hidden. [From 1580s.]
• tuck (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.

retreat — full definition

1. noun The act of pulling back from danger, especially a military withdrawal.
2. noun A quiet, peaceful place, or a period spent away from ordinary life for rest or reflection.
3. verb To pull back or withdraw from a position, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.

tuck — full definition

1. verb To push, fold, or fit the loose edge of something neatly into place.
2. noun A fold stitched into fabric to take in its size or add shape.
3. noun (British, informal, dated) Snack food, especially sweets bought by schoolchildren.

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