| tuck | 1. A horizontal sewed fold, such as is made in a garment, to shorten it; a plait. 2. A small net used for taking fish from a larger one; called also tuck-net. 3. A pull; a lugging. See Tug. 4. The part of a vessel where the ends of the bottom planks meet under the stern. 5. Food; pastry; sweetmeats. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| tuckahoe | <botany> A curious vegetable production of the Southern Atlantic United States, growing under ground like a truffle and often attaining immense size. The real nature is unknown. Synonym: Indian bread, and Indian loaf. Origin: North American Indian, bread. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tucker | 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Tucker, Ervin Alden | <person> U.S. Obstetrician, 1862-1902. See: Tucker-McLean forceps. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Tucker-McLean forceps | A type of axis-traction forceps. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tucket | A steak; a collop. Origin: Cf. It. Tocchetto a ragout of fish, meat, fr. Tocco a bit, morsel, LL. Tucetum, tuccetum, a thick gravy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| tummy tuck | <procedure, surgery> A procedure to remove fatty tissue and excess skin from the lower to middle portions of the abdomen. This procedure is indicated in some individual's who have lost considerable weight resulting in loose hanging folds of skin in the abdominal area. Recovery is in 2-4 days. (27 Sep 1997) |
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