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to tuck away
[phrase form: tuck]
01
to put something in a safe or hidden place for later use or to keep it out of sight
Transitive: to tuck away sth
Examples
The secluded cabin is tucked away in the dense forest for a peaceful retreat.
02
to consume a significant amount of food
Transitive: to tuck away food
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
away
Base verb
tuck
Present tense
tuck away
3rd person singular
tucks away
Present participle
tucking away
Past simple
tucked away
Past participle
tucked away
Examples
After the hike, he tucked away a hearty meal to replenish his energy.
