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Definition: Tucker |
TuckerNoun1. United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939). 2. United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966). 3. A sewer who tucks. 4. A detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress. Verb1. Wear out completely; "This kind of work exhausts me"; "I'm beat"; "He was all washed up after the exam". Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
"Tucker" is a name that signifies or is derived from: "a cloth fuller". |
Date "Tucker" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1781. (references) |
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The word Tucker when used on its own can refer to a number of things:Places called Tucker:
Others:
- Tucker, Georgia
- Tucker, Mississippi
- Tucker County, West Virginia
- Benjamin Tucker, anarchist
- Preston Tucker, who was co-designer of:
- The Tucker automobile
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Tucker."
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The Tucker was an American automobile with advanced design features conceived by Preston Tucker, produced in Chicago in 1948. Only 51 Tucker automobiles were made. The company folded on March 3, 1949 amid allegations of fraud.
1948 Tucker Innovations included a rear-mounted air-cooled engine, the fastback, independent four-wheel suspension, and several automobile safety features, including a pop-out windshield, a steerable front light to see better while turning, disk brakes, seatbelts, and padded dashboard.
It has been described as an automobile ahead of its time, as many of these innovations have been incorporated into modern cars.
Related Topics
- List of automobiles.
External links
- About the Tucker, with picture
Further Reading
- Egan, Philip S. Design and Destiny: The Making of the Tucker Automobile, Phillip S. Egan, Illustrated by Alex Tremulis, On the Mark Publications, paperback, 1989, ISBN 0924321008.
- The Indomitable Tin Goose: The True Story of Preston Tucker and His Car, Charles T. Pearson, Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers, Minneapolis, 1974, hardcover, ISBN 0879380209.
Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Tucker automobile."
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Tucker is a town located in DeKalb County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 26,532.Geography
Tucker is located at 33°51'6" North, 84°13'17" West (33.851736, -84.221524)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.4 km² (12.1 mi²). 31.1 km² (12.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.83% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 26,532 people, 10,421 households, and 7,200 families residing in the town. The population density is 852.3/km² (2,208.2/mi²). There are 10,704 housing units at an average density of 343.8/km² (890.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 73.26% White, 14.05% African American, 0.17% Native American, 7.90% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. 7.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 10,421 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 10.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% are non-families. 23.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 2.95. In the town the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.4 males. The median income for a household in the town is $59,953, and the median income for a family is $66,549. Males have a median income of $41,784 versus $33,956 for females. The per capita income for the town is $28,318. 4.3% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.1% are under the age of 18 and 3.8% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Tucker, Georgia."
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Tucker is a town located in Neshoba County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 534.Geography
Tucker is located at 32°42'24" North, 89°3'22" West (32.706559, -89.055984)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²). 9.5 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.55% water.Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 534 people, 154 households, and 125 families residing in the town. The population density is 56.5/km² (146.4/mi²). There are 159 housing units at an average density of 16.8/km² (43.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 5.99% White, 0.19% African American, 92.88% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 154 households out of which 53.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% are married couples living together, 34.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.2% are non-families. 14.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.47 and the average family size is 3.76. In the town the population is spread out with 42.5% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 11.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.5 males. The median income for a household in the town is $21,607, and the median income for a family is $19,943. Males have a median income of $16,458 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $5,939. 31.0% of the population and 33.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.5% are under the age of 18 and 59.3% are 65 or older.Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Tucker, Mississippi."
Synonyms: TuckerSynonyms: beat (v), exhaust (v), tucker out (v), wash up (v). (additional references) |
| Context | Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus). |
Clothing | Neckerchief, neckcloth; tie, ruff, collar, cravat, stock, handkerchief, scarf; bib, tucker; boa; cummerbund, rumal, rabat. |
Ornament | In full dress; (fashion); dressed to kill, dressed to the nines, dressed to advantage; in Sunday best, en grand tenue, en grande toilette; in best bib and tucker, endimanche. |
Ostentation | Dressed to kill, dressed to the nines, decjed out, all decked out, en granite tenue, in best bib and tucker, in Sunday best, endimanch_, chic. |
Preparation | In full feather, in best bib and tucker; in harness, at harness; in the saddle, in arms, in battle array, in war paint; up in arms; armed at all points, armed to the teeth, armed cap a pie; sword in hand; booted and spurred. |
| Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus. | |
Crosswords: Tucker |
| Specialty definitions using "Tucker": Ada 95 ♦ corder, cording-machine operator ♦ Dan Tucker ♦ graduate tucker ♦ pleater ♦ ruching-machine operator ♦ SANDWICH-MACHINE OPERATOR ♦ TUCKING-MACHINE OPERATOR. (references) |
| Non-English Usage: "Tucker" is also a word in the following language with the English translation in parentheses. Manx (fuller). |
| Domain | Usage | |
Screenplays | Ragina Tucker. (Malcolm in the Middle; writing credit: Daniel Frenette) Um, a shout out to my brother Tucker, who gave me the inspiration to summon demons and also- (Buffy the Vampire Slayer; writing credit: Doreen Spicer) | |
Lyrics | Mrs. Tucker will enter the joint (RAY'S ROCKHOUSE; performing artist: Manhattan Transfer) That's why Miz' Tucker is pullin' Sam out (RAY'S ROCKHOUSE; performing artist: Manhattan Transfer) | |
Movie/TV Titles | Name Band Musical: Tommy Tucker and His Orchestra (1947) Orrin Tucker and His Orchestra (1939) Tucker (2000) | |
Song Titles | HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG (performing artist: MARSHALL TUCKER BAND) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | ||
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| Thumbnail | Description & Credit | Thumbnail | Description & Credit |
 | Tobacco farmer Haywood Tucker check his tobacco bales at a local warehouse in the Danville, VA area. Credit: USDA. |  | Delores Gunn (l) and Sandra Tucker prepare USDA commodity Turkey Ham and Cheese sandwiches for the school lunch program at F. C. Hammond Jr. High in Alexandria, VA. Credit: USDA. |
 | At San Diego, California, in October 1941. Ships are (from inboard): USS Clark (DD-361), Squadron flagship; USS Case (DD-370), Division flagship; USS Cummings (DD-365); USS Shaw (DD-373); USS Tucker (DD-374). Note that these destroyers are painted in at least two different camouflage schemes. There is a tuna boat passing in the background. Credit: NAVY. |  | Post-Civil War era photograph, reproduced as the frontispiece of "Life of Rear Admiral John Randolph Tucker". Following the Civil War, he became a Rear Admiral in the Peruvian Navy. Credit: NAVY. |
 | Reeves Tucker, ex-slave, Marshall. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Concomely's tomb, Astoria / drawn by A.T. Agate ; W.E. Tucker sc. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Tucker Toll Bridge, Bellows Falls, Vt. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Judge and Mrs. Tucker. Credit: Library of Congress. |
 | Kitchen cabinet in corncrib home of Mot Tucker. Antioch, Mississippi. Credit: Library of Congress. |  | Corncrib home of Mot Tucker. Antioch, Mississippi. Credit: Library of Congress. |
Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits. | |||
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| "Tucker" by Mike Rose Commentary: "Neat old Tucker, too bad I couldn't get a better picture of it without those new cars in the frame." |
Source: photographs selected by the editor, with permission from the photographers. |
| Author | Quotation |
Gideon J. Tucker | No man's life, liberty or property are safe while the Legislature is in session. |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references. | |
| Title | Author | Quote |
A Christmas Carol | Dickens, Charles | The way he went after that plump sister in the lace tucker, was an outrage on the credulity of human nature |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references. | ||
| "Tucker" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 98.33% of the time. "Tucker" is used about 300 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (proper) | 98.33% | 295 | 16,921 |
| Noun (singular) | 1.67% | 5 | 157,705 |
| Total | 100.00% | 300 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| The following table summarizes the usage of "Tucker" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Tucker | Last name | 70,000 | 128 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits. | |||
| Country | Name |
| USA | Tucker Anthony Sutro |
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Source: compiled by the editor from Icon Group International, Inc.
1. Tucker, AR 2. Tucker, GA (CDP, FIPS 77652) 3. Tucker, MS (CDP, FIPS 74675) |
Expressions using "Tucker": Benjamin Ricketson Tucker ♦ best bib and tucker ♦ in best bib and tucker ♦ in one's best bib and tucker ♦ one's best tucker ♦ put on one's best bib and tucker ♦ Sophie Tucker ♦ Tucker County ♦ tucker out. Additional references. | |
| Hypenated Usage | |
Ending with "Tucker": bib-and-tucker, Galma-tucker. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day | Expression | Frequency per Day |
tanya tucker | 443 | band lyrics marshall tucker | 43 |
chris tucker | 437 | darcy tucker | 43 |
tucker max | 361 | chris tucker picture | 38 |
tucker ga | 344 | tucker house | 37 |
tucker | 309 | cole tucker | 37 |
marshall tucker band | 235 | jonathan tucker | 37 |
talk tucker | 164 | tucker realty | 35 |
fc tucker | 96 | tucker electronics | 32 |
tucker saddle | 94 | rutan tucker | 31 |
rocky tucker | 90 | tucker georgia | 31 |
marshall tucker | 86 | tucker high school | 29 |
tucker carlson | 75 | australia bush tucker | 29 |
karla faye tucker | 68 | bib tucker | 25 |
tanya tucker lyrics | 67 | tire tucker | 25 |
preston tucker | 53 | 1948 tucker | 24 |
jeremy tucker | 51 | lyrics marshall tucker | 22 |
real estate tucker | 51 | f.c tucker | 21 |
car tucker | 50 | band marshall tab tucker | 20 |
tucker automobile | 50 | forrest tucker | 20 |
sophie tucker | 48 | tucker tummy | 19 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |||
| Language | Translations for "Tucker"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | |
Albanian | Shami Koke (headdress, headkerchief, kerchief, wimple), Rraskapit (depauperate, do in, do up, exhaust, overdrive, overstrain oneself), Lodhje (emaciation, fatigue, harassment, lassitude, strain, straining, tiredness, weakening, weariness), Lodh (badger, beat, fatigue, harass, irk, jade, overdo, overdrive, overstrain, overstrain oneself, strain, tire, try, wear, wear down, wear out, work), Këpus (break, depauperate, exhaust, pick, pick off, pluck, pull). (various references) | |
Arabic | تعب (failure, fatigue, go flat out, grow tired, languishment, languor, lassitude, pan, punish, stress, take trouble, tell on, tire, tiredness, toil, try, weariness, weary), تخريم حول العنق, ضنى (exhaust, hardship, languish, spend, tire), أرهق (beat, break, exhaust, fatigue, gruel, harass, labor, labour, lie, load, overload, overstrain, pump, run down, saddle, soak, squeeze, tax, try, weary, weigh, weigh down, weight). (various references) | |
Bulgarian | Пластрон, Нагръдник (Dickey), Храна (Peck), изтощавам (bucket, crock, deplete, distress, do in, emaciate, exhaust, extend, fag, farm out, fatigue, frazzle, gruel, impoverish, kill, leech, overcrop, overwork, play out, poop, prostrate, pump, pump out, punish, rack, reduce, run down, sew up, spend, tire out, waste), изморявам (fag, puff out, tire out, wear, wear out). (various references) | |
Czech | utahat (tire out, tucker out). (various references) | |
Farsi | تامین غذاکردن , خوراک (Cuisine, Dish, Fare, Feed, Grub, Meat, Nourishment, Nutrition, Repast, Tack, Viand), شمشیرساز. (various references) | |
French | Fichu, Fatiguer, Crever, Épuiser. (various references) | |
Greek | Τραχηλιά, Συμμαζεύων, ίουράζω (Pall). (various references) | |
Hebrew | ּהתיש, ַופת. (various references) | |
Hungarian | Pliszírozó, Kimerít (beat out, deplete, exhaust, expend, overcrop, to consume, to distress, to fag, to fag out, to fatigue, to haze, to impoverish, to jade, to prostrate, to rack, to sew up, to tucker, to tucker out, to use up, to weary, to work out), Kifáraszt (do up, exhaust, fag, gruel, tire, to distress, to fag, to fatigue, to gruel, to irk, to knock up, to pump out, to rack, to sew up, to tire, to tucker, to wear out, to weary). (various references) | |
Indonesian | kerah (collar). (various references) | |
Italian | Scialetto. (various references) | |
Manx | walkeyder (fuller), walker, eaddagh braaid. (various references) | |
Pig Latin | uckertay.(various references) | |
Portuguese | guia para marcar pregas, comida (board, cheer, dietary, eating, fare, food, meal, peck, prog, scoff, tuck). (various references) | |
Romanian | haine de sãrbãtoare (best bib and tucker, holiday clothes). (various references) | |
Russian | Косынка (Babushka), Утомлять, Воротник, подвертывающая машина. (various references) | |
Serbo-Croatian | snabdeti hranom, okovratnik (collar, neckband), iznurivati, iscrpljivati, igla za pravljenje nabora, dnevno sledovanje hrane. (various references) | |
Spanish | Fatigar (distress, fag, fag out, fatigue, jade, make an effort, overdrive, override, tire, weary). (various references) | |
Swedish | Käk (chow, chuck, dodger, eats, grub, nosh, tack). (various references) | |
Turkish | Tıkıştıran, Yormak (attribute, cream, do in, do up, exhaust, fag, fag out, fatigue, frazzle, knock out, poop, prostrate, strain, take out, task, tax, tire, try, tucker out, wear out, wearisome, weary), Plise Makinesi, Korse Ýçine Giyilen Dantel Yelek. (various references) | |
Ukrainian | Вимотувати, Стомлювати До Знемоги. (various references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references. | ||
| Language | Period | Translations |
| Middle English | 1100-1500 | tokker. (various references) |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references. | ||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "Tucker": tuckered, tuckering, tuckers. (additional references) | |
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"Tucker" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: fuckee, fuckery, Tocker, tocler, Tucci, tuce, Tuchel, tucken, tuckeri, tucket, tuckit, Tucler, Turker. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "Tucker" (pronounced tu"ker) |
| 3 | -u" k er | Ducker, plucker, pucker, succor, sucker, trucker. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "c-e-k-r-t-u" | |
-1 letter: cruet, curet, cuter, eruct, recut, truce, truck. | |
-2 letters: cuke, cure, curt, cute, ecru, reck, ruck, trek, true, tuck, turk. | |
-3 letters: cue, cur, cut, ecu, kue, rec, ret, rue, rut, uke. | |
-4 letters: er, et, re, ut. | |
| Words containing the letters "c-e-k-r-t-u" | |
+1 letter: trucked, trucker, truckle, tuckers. | |
+2 letters: huckster, restruck, strucken, truckage, truckers, truckled, truckler, truckles, truckmen, tuckered. | |
+3 letters: awestruck, fruitcake, hucksters, outrocked, trebucket, truckages, trucklers, truckline, tuckering, waterbuck. | |
+4 letters: eukaryotic, fruitcakes, goatsucker, huckstered, lackluster, nutcracker, outtricked, overstruck, puckeriest, superstock, superthick, trebuckets, trucklines, turnbuckle, turtleback, turtleneck, undertrick, waterbucks. | |
+5 letters: blockbuster, computernik, countersink, countersunk, goatsuckers, huckstering, hucksterism, lacklusters, nutcrackers, quarterback, quarterdeck, stagestruck, superstocks, thumbsucker, truckmaster, turnbuckles, turtlebacks, turtlenecks, unbracketed, undertricks. | |
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