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tucking

Tucking (noun) means the act of folding or pushing something neatly into place. Example: “A bit of tucking and folding turned the loose fabric into a neat hem.”

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The act of folding or pushing something neatly into place.
"A bit of tucking and folding turned the loose fabric into a neat hem."

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In plain EnglishThe action described by the verb "tuck."

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tuckings plural

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What does “tucking” mean?

The word “tucking” means the act of folding or pushing something neatly into place. In plain terms, the action described by the verb "tuck.".

How do you use “tucking” in a sentence?

Here is “tucking” used in a sentence: “A bit of tucking and folding turned the loose fabric into a neat hem.”

What part of speech is “tucking”?

“Tucking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of tucking?

"tucking" (noun) means the act of folding or pushing something neatly into place.

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