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shut in vs tuck

tuck vs shut in

shut in is not a noun while tuck is a noun.

shut in and tuck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut in No No Yes No
tuck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tuck is a hyponym of shut in; that is, tuck is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shut in:
  • shut in: surround completely
  • tuck: fit snugly into
shut in (noun) tuck (noun)
a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
(sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
eatables (especially sweets)
shut in (verb) tuck (verb)
surround completely fit snugly into
make a tuck or several folds in
draw together into folds or puckers
Difference between shut in and tuck

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