tuck

noun

Definition of tucknext
as in loop

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  1. loop
  2. pleat
  3. plait
  4. ply
  5. pucker
  6. seam
  7. layer
  8. crease
Noun
  • The resulting feedback loop could bring computational materials research closer to physical experimentation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Reading easily leads to reading more, which builds the vocabulary that makes the next book easier — and that loop is what actually predicts the outcome.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The single pleat elongates the leg, and the lining ensures zero see-through.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of pleat
Noun
  • Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
Definition of plait
Noun
  • On top of the inner liner is the carcass ply.
    — Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
  • The 38-year-old living legend plies his trade for Miami FC and hopes to lead Argentina to a repeat as World Cup champion in 2026.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 May 2026
Definition of ply
Noun
  • Grand Prismatic Spring from the air is insane, a pucker of turquoise ringed by yellow and orange in a blast zone edged by dense lodgepole pines.
    — Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, magnetic media pucker and demagnetize.
    — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Definition of pucker
Noun
  • In the meantime, Senga has converted both of his save opportunities, relying more on his forkball and four-seam fastball.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • There are front pleats and a relaxed, wide-leg silhouette along with functional side-seam pockets.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of seam
Noun
  • And new tests that came with the standards were often bundled with teacher evaluations, adding another layer of resistance.
    — Michael Casserly, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This liquid blend forces a protective layer of formamidinium iodide to gather naturally on the top surface of the crystal.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of layer
Noun
  • Setting is important in keeping this area crease-free all day too, so that redness doesn’t peek through.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That’s the promise of Vuori’s silky-soft performance material, which is designed to naturally shed creases and also offers four-way stretch and moisture-wicking properties.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of crease
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