tuck up

verb

tucked up; tucking up; tucks up
chiefly British
: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

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Post-lockdown, the property welcomed a sprawling new penthouse, tucked up in the castle’s eaves, the perfect vantage point from which to take in views of the Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran, and the Mull of Kintyre. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 The city of Newcastle, tucked up in the northeast corner of England, now presents a tranquil vista where modern architecture spans calm waters. — Mark Phillips, CBS News, 3 May 2026 Windham Tech, a small school tucked up behind Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, would become the team to make history Saturday afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026 Whether you’re tucked up in bed or just getting back from laps at the pool, this robe is an active lifestyle’s best friend. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tuck up

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“Tuck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuck%20up. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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