tucking

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English

Verb

tucking

  1. present participle and gerund of tuck

Noun

tucking (plural tuckings)

  1. (sewing) A tuck.
    • 2006, Karen Harper, The Last Boleyn:
      White embroidery, lace, delicate tuckings, and elaborate ribbings rioted across the white of his short doubtlet, breech, and tight stockings.