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tuck up

verb
  1. To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed. (transitive)
  2. To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself in bed. (intransitive)
  3. To push the fabric at the bottom of a garment into itself or under another garment (especially trousers, skirt, dress etc.) (transitive)
  4. To cheat, trick or scam (someone). (transitive)
  5. To protect one's face by covering it with the gloves (intransitive)
  6. to bring one's legs and abdomen together while lying face-up on the floor; to perform a tuck-up (intransitive)
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