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One who, or that which, tucks; specifically, an instrument with which tuck are made.

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  1. n. One who, or that which, tucks; specifically, an instrument with which tuck are made.
  2. n. A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in the 17th century and later.
  3. v. t. A fuller.
  4. v. t. To tire; to weary; -- usually with out.
  5. n. a sewer who tucks
  6. n. a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress
  7. v. wear out completely
  8. 1. One who, or that which, tucks; specifically, an instrument with which tuck are made. 2. A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in the 17th century and later. 3. Etym: [See Tuck, v. t., 4.] A fuller. [Prov. Eng.] To tire; to weary; -- usually with out. [Colloq. U. S.]
  9. A fuller. [Prov. Eng.]
  10. n. United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939) n. United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966) n. a sewer who tucks