tube

/tjˈuːb/

/ˈtjub/, /ˈtub/

Tube

a flexible container that is used to store thick liquids

synonyms : tubing

an electric railway that operates underground, typically in a city

synonyms : metro

electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope

a cylindrical hollow structure used for conveying fluids, gases, or electrical signals

synonyms : pipe

(anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure

to tube

MAIN VERB

place or enclose in a tube

convey in a tube

ride or float on an inflated tube

provide with a tube or insert a tube into

Examples

1. The hollow macaroni tubes absorb the flavorful broth in the soup.

2. The company's reputation went down the tubes after a major scandal and subsequent loss of customers.

3. Stop up the other end of the tube, will you?

4. After investing all their savings in the stock market, they watched as their portfolio went down the tube.