Definition
Definition of tubes - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
containerslong hollow containers for holding or transporting
- The artist squeezed paint from the tubes.
2.
technologyTECH. channels for conveying fluids or gasesTECH.
- The laboratory uses glass tubes for experiments.
3.
- She spent the evening watching the tubes.
4.
- Many people spend hours browsing the tubes.
Images of tubes
long hollow containers for holding or transporting 
channels for conveying fluids or gases
Expressions with tubes
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undergo a surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy
She decided to have her tubes tied after her third child.
in a state of being wasted or lost
After the investment failed, all our money went down the tubes.
fail completely or be ruined
The project went down the tubes after funding was cut.
perform a tubal ligation for birth control
The doctor will tie her tubes after the delivery.
Origin of tubes
Latin, tubus (tube)
Terms with tubes included in their meaning
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conduits
tubes for conveying water gas or other fluids
illuminated advertising
illuminated sign made with neon gas tubes
plumbing
collection of tubes or pipes
musical decoration
chime made of tubes or rods that tinkle in the wind
food
type of pasta shaped like small tubes with diagonal cuts
smoking
long tubes for smoking tobacco
food
pasta in the form of short tubes
neon lights
lit by brightly colored gas-filled tubes
clinical symptom
sudden, uncontrolled tightening of muscle tissue or internal tubes, often painful
digestive system
tubes through which digested food passes
neon lamps
lighting using neon gas-filled tubes
materials
material in the form of tubes
plumbing
tubes considered as a group or system
ducts
system of connected tubes for moving air or fluid
technology
lighting using long tubes for illumination
construction
used for or in the form of tubes
technology
related to or involving tubes
composition
relating to or composed of tubes
music
musical instrument with tubes of different lengths
medical
surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes
medical
any of three ear tubes for balance and orientation
technology
based on semiconductors, not vacuum tubes
medical
sterilization by tying and removing Fallopian tubes
birth control
surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy by blocking fallopian tubes
Examples of tubes in a sentence
The lab technician used tubes for the samples. The tubes were clogged with debris. Engineers inspected the tubes for leaks. The kids were glued to the tubes all afternoon. He prefers reading books over watching the tubes. She joked about the tubes being slow today.
The comedian made a funny remark about getting lost in the tubes.
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- French:tubes, conduits, ...
- German:Behälter, Röhren, ...
- Italian:condotti, televisione, ...
- Spanish:tubos, tele, ...
- Portuguese:tubos, canos, ...
- Chinese:管子, 管道, ...
- Japanese:チューブ, 管, ...
- Arabic:أُنْبُوب, أُنبُوبَة, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁפוֹפוֹרוֹת, צִנּוֹרוֹת, ...
- Russian:тюбики, трубки, ...
- Ukrainian:трубки, телевізор, ...
- Hindi:ट्यूब, नलियाँ, ...
Definition of tube - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
containerhollow cylindrical object for fluids or as container
- The plumber fixed the leaking tube under the sink.
2.
surfingwave creating a hollow space inside
- He skillfully rode through the tube of the wave.
3.
electronic displayDated UK television set with a cathode ray displayDated UK
- They watched the game on the old tube TV..
4.
transportationUK London Underground railway systemUK
- We took the tube to get to the museum.
5.
medicalhollow body structure
- The doctor explained the function of the bronchial tube.
Verb
1.
transportationintr. UK travel by the underground railway systemintr. UK
- We decided to tube to the museum to avoid traffic..
2.
sportsintr. ride an inflatable ring down water for funintr.
- We tubed down the river all afternoon.
3.
plumbingtr. supply or enclose with a tubetr.
- The mechanic tubed the wires for protection.
4.
technologytr. TECH. insert a hollow cylinder into an airway to assist breathingtr. TECH.
- The doctor tubed the patient to assist breathing.
Images of tube
hollow cylindrical object for fluids or as container 
television set with a cathode ray display
Expressions with tube
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strapless top worn by women
She wore a colorful boob tube to the party.
time spent watching television
She enjoys some tube time after work to relax.
fail or deteriorate rapidly
The project went down the tube after the funding was cut.
express a situation that cannot be reversed or undone
Once the toothpaste is out of the tube, you cannot put it back.
inflatable rubber tube for swimming
She floated on the inner tube in the pool.
strapless garment covering the upper body
She wore a bright red tube top to the beach party..
long sock without shaped heel, often for sports or casual wear
He wore tube sock with his sneakers.
place where London Underground trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers
We met outside the tube station near Oxford Circus.
tube used in signs for bright colors
The store's neon tube sign attracted many customers.
small inflatable craft for fishing
He caught a big fish from his float tube.
underground train system in a city
The tube railway in London is very efficient.
grenade launcher used in first-person shooters, simple for beginners
He got easy kills with a noob tube in the match.
frankfurter or hot dog
He grabbed a tube steak from the grill.
tube or pipe through which a substance is supplied or dispensed
The pump sends fuel through a delivery tube to the engine.
using an underground train system for travel in a city
We went from the hotel to the museum by tube.
tube used to draw liquid from a container
The dipper tube in the bottle was clogged.
cardboard tube inside a toilet paper roll
She used a toilet tube for her craft project.
marine worm living in a protective tube
The tube worm thrives near hydrothermal vents.
having nostrils that are elongated into tubes
The tube-nosed seabirds are adept at catching fish.
long and round, often hollow, like a pipe
The larvae live inside a tube-shaped case attached to the rock.
natural tube-like formation carrying water
The cave had a water tube formed by erosion.
hollow passage made to let air move from one place to another
The technician replaced the cracked air tube in the ventilator.
smaller-profile train for London's underground tunnels
The tube train arrived at the station on time.
removable light-emitting part of a fluorescent lamp
The fluorescent tube needs replacement in the kitchen.
Origin of tube
Latin, tubus (tube)
Examples of tube in a sentence
The test tube contained a blue liquid. Surfers eagerly await the perfect tube to ride. The tube formed perfectly, thrilling the onlookers. The kids spent hours in front of the tube. She prefers watching movies on the tube. Many commuters rely on the tube daily.
The tube was delayed due to maintenance work. The fallopian tube is crucial for reproduction. He studied the structure of the Eustachian tube. They tubed across the city for the concert. I usually tube to work every day. They tubed across the lake during summer camp. We love to tube on snowy hills in winter. The electrician tubed the cables beneath the floor. Workers tubed the irrigation lines before pouring concrete. The engineer tubed the system to improve flow. They tubed the aquarium for better filtration.
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- French:tuyau, prendre le métro, ...
- German:Rohr, mit der U-Bahn fahren, ...
- Italian:tubo, andare in metro, ...
- Spanish:tubo, ir en metro, ...
- Portuguese:tubo, andar de metro, ...
- Chinese:管子, 乘地铁, ...
- Japanese:チューブ, 地下鉄で行く, ...
- Arabic:أُنْبُوب, اِسْتَقَلَّ المِتْرُو, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁפוֹפֶרֶת, לִנְסֹעַ בְּרַכֶּבֶת הַתַּחְתִּית, ...
- Russian:труба, ехать на метро, ...
- Ukrainian:труба, їхати метро, ...
- Hindi:नली, मेट्रो से यात्रा करना, ...
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