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.”
How to use tucking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action described by the verb "tuck."
Word forms
tuckings plural
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A bit of _____ and folding turned the loose fabric into a neat hem.
Rhymes for tucking
Frequently asked questions
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.