ruck

verb

Definition of rucknext
as in to crease

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  1. crease
  2. fold
  3. pucker
Verb
  • Remove all contents to prevent imprinting, then lightly stuff the bag with acid-free tissue paper to prevent creasing and help retain the bag’s shape.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
  • More to Know: Crafted from carbon steel with rounded silicone pads, this creates a natural-looking curl without creasing, tugging, or breakage.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of crease
Verb
  • The patented lightweight frame folds flat for easy storage.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • There was a sense of folding life into the making of it, allowing yourself to be infected.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of fold
Verb
  • Keep in Mind The edges puckered a little after going through the wash.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Sebastian Stan calls out journalist who refers to his new character with disfigurement as a 'beast' But as Donny's ego grows, so does his waistline, his bald spot, and his exaggerated way of talking, his lips puckering in direct correlation to his spiraling egomania.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2024
Definition of pucker
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“Ruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruck. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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