Tuck

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006228",
  "term": "Tuck",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A fold or pleat sewn into fabric, serving as a decorative element or to reduce the garment's size. It is created by folding the fabric and stitching it down, either partially or fully across the width. Tucks are commonly used in dressmaking for shaping, adding volume, or creating textured surfaces on clothing.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
    "tuck pointing"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Abnäher",
    "es": "pliegue",
    "fr": "pli"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tuck/"
}