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“Tucks” or “Tux”

Overview

tucks / tux are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

tucks: (noun) eatables (especially sweets). (noun) (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. (noun) a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place. (verb) fit snugly into. (verb) make a tuck or several folds in.

tux: NA

Pronunciation

tucks: t·AH·k·s

tux: t·AH·k·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “tucks”

  • Regina goes below deck and tucks Henry in, then casts a
  • Lyncroft, 410 Tucks Road, Shoreham (1935)

Examples of “tux”

  • Their mascot is Tux the penguin, who wears number
  • Tux Paint - free software (GPL)
  • lazy to put on a tux so he got married in
  • Tux, of Math Command
  • Tux Typing - free software (GPL)
  • Low Tauern as well as Tux and Zillertal Alps.


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