tucks

Pleats in fabric

Tucks are folds sewn into fabric to shape a garment or add decoration: The bodice had tiny tucks at the waist.

A tuck is also the act of tucking—folding or pushing something into a snug position: Give the blanket a tuck under the mattress.

In diving and gymnastics, a tuck is a position with knees drawn to the chest.

sewing

fold

Bend onto itself

pleatSewn fabric fold
dartHandheld pointed projectile
gatherBring or come together

seam · stitch · hem · pintuck · shirring · ruche · fabric · needle · thread · seamstress

culinary

fold

Bend onto itself

crimpPinch into folds
pinchSqueeze with fingertips
pleatSewn fabric fold

flute · seal · dough · pastry · empanada · dumpling · pierogi · samosa · ravioli · tortellini

gymnastic

pike

Long battlefield spear

layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
somersaultFull-body forward rotation
flipQuick turning motion

dive · aerial · twist · rotation · dismount · vault · trampoline · springboard · acrobat · gymnast

bedding

sheet

Flat rectangular material

blanketSoft bed covering
duvetFilled bed covering
comforterQuilted bed covering

mattress · pillow · bedtime · fitted · snug · cozy · child · nighttime · covers · quilt

cosmetic

surgery

Invasive medical procedure

nipQuick, sharp pinch
faceliftCosmetic procedure reducing wrinkles
procedurePrescribed sequence of actions

skin · contour · tightening · incision · recovery · cosmetic · body · aesthetic · clinic

Categories

foldsfolds, fold, pleats, pleat, creases
curling upsnuggles, nestles, coils, balls up, rolls up
Fashion Designpattern making, draping, sketching, tailoring, couture
sewing detailsruffle, frill, gather, pleat, ruching
sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
ornamentationornaments, ornament, ornamentation, ornamental, embellishment

Opposites

folding/gathering action

Distributes over area

unfolds · untucks · smooths · flattens · releases

positioning/securing

Pulls out from confinement

removes · pulls out · extracts · dislodges · uncovers

concealment

Makes visible or known

reveals · displays · uncovers · shows · flaunts

Phrases

tucked inMade cozy for sleep
tucked awayConcealed in storage
tuck awayConceal for later retrieval
tuck inSecure covers around someone
tucking inSecuring covers around someone
nips and tucksMinor cosmetic surgeries

Family

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G