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Meaning of Tube
A long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, or other material used for conveying fluids, gases, or small solid objects.
Definitions
- A long, hollow, cylindrical body of metal, plastic, or other material used for conveying fluids, gases, or small solid objects
- * A small, flexible, cylindrical container, typically made of plastic or metal, used for holding creams, ointments, or other semi-liquid substances
- * A device or system that uses a cathode ray tube to display images, especially a television
Etymology of Tube
The word "tube" comes from the Old French word "tube", which is derived from the Latin word "tubus", meaning "pipe" or "trumpet"
The Latin word "tubus" is also related to the Greek word "tybhos", meaning "pipe" or "trumpet"
The word "tube" has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, or other material
Example Uses
- The water pipe burst, causing a flood in the basement
- * She applied the ointment from the tube to her skin
- * The old television used a cathode ray tube to display the image
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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