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tuck up

The correct spelling is tuck up.

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verb

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The correct spelling is tuck up. To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.
  2. 2.To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself in bed.
  3. 3.To push the fabric at the bottom of a garment into itself or under another garment (especially trousers, skirt, dress etc.)
  4. 4.To protect one's face by covering it with the gloves
  5. 5.To bring one's legs and abdomen together while lying face-up on the floor; to perform a tuck-up

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