tucks in
Settles for sleep
To tuck in is to secure something by folding or pushing edges under: She tucked in her shirt, He tucked the blanket in around the child.
In British usage, to tuck in means to eat heartily: The kids tucked in as soon as dinner hit the table.
To tuck someone in is to settle them into bed, arranging covers snugly—a ritual associated with children and care.
- bedFurniture for slumber
- good nightParting phrase at evening
- bedtime storyTale told at tuck-in
- nightDark hours daily
- chow downEat with gusto
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