Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tube
noun
/tjuːb/
Definition
A long, hollow cylinder made of material like plastic, metal, or glass.
Examples
- The plumber used a tube to fix the leak in the pipe.
- She squeezed the toothpaste out of the tube.
- The scientists placed the sample in a test tube for analysis.
Meaning
An elongated, cylindrical container or passage for a substance, often used for conveying or holding something.
Synonyms
- cylinder
- pipe
- duct
- hose
