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tuck in

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Verb

  1. To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.
  2. To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself; to get in bed.
  3. To push (the fabric at the bottom of a shirt) under the pants.
  4. To acquire something tiny
  5. To score from with a casual motion
  6. To place in a small space.
  7. To eat heartily.

Noun

  1. A hearty meal.
  2. The process of putting a child to bed and tucking the covers around them.

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