noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Tubes, considered as a group. collective, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases wordnet
3. 3
   A length of tube, or a system of tubes. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   Riding down a river on an inner tube recreationally. countable, uncountable

   "Enticed by boozy tubing experiences, throngs of twentysomething backpackers cemented its spot on south-east Asia’s famed backpacker trail."

5. 5
   Tobogganing down a snowy slope or toboggan run on an inner tube. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of tube form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

tubeadjutagecatheterdrainpipeefflux tubefire hose

Example

More examples

"You can soften dialysis tubing by soaking it in water."

Etymology

From tube + -ing.

Related phrases

inner tube

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