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Tube Definition & Meaning

1. A cylindrical container made of plastic, metal or glass, used for storing or transporting liquids or gases.

Example: I need to buy a tube of toothpaste from the store.

2. A long, narrow passage or tunnel, often used for transportation or conveyance.

Example: The london underground is a network of tube trains that run throughout the city.

3. A flexible, hollow cylinder used for medical procedures, such as inserting into the body to remove fluids or for feeding.

Example: The doctor inserted a feeding tube into the patient's nose.

4. A device used for amplifying or transmitting sound or signals, such as a vacuum tube or cathode ray tube.

Example: The old radio had a tube that needed to be replaced to improve the sound quality.

5. A slang term for a television set.

Example: Let's watch the game on the tube tonight.

Examples of the word tube used in sentences.

  • The train runs through a tube under the river.
  • My sister likes to watch makeup tutorials on YouTube.
  • Can you please hand me the tube of glue on the desk?
  • I need to buy a tube of toothpaste from the store.
  • My doctor prescribed a tube of cream for my rash.
  • My younger brother loves watching toy unboxing videos on YouTube.
  • The pastry chef piped the cream filling onto the éclairs using a pastry tube.
  • In London, you can travel on the underground tube.
  • After the surgery, the doctor inserted a tube to help the patient breathe.
  • I need to buy a toothpaste tube from the store.
  • My younger sister loves to watch videos on YouTube tube every morning.
  • My friend is a musician and he prefers to play through a tube amplifier to get a richer sound.
  • Our office is located near the tube station, so it's always easy for us to commute to work.
  • The dentist said I need to use a special toothpaste that comes in a tube to help with my sensitivity.
  • I always carry a tube of sunscreen when I go to the beach.
  • I need to buy a tube of toothpaste before we head out for our camping trip.
  • I enjoy watching makeup tutorials on YouTube, especially when they feature different tube foundations.
  • The doctor suggested inserting a feeding tube to help my grandmother get the nutrients she needs.
  • The London Underground is one of the busiest tube systems in the world.
  • My brother enjoys playing his guitar through a tube amp for a richer sound.
  • After soaking in the hot springs, I felt rejuvenated and my blocked sinuses cleared up, thanks to the natural steam rising through the tube.
  • The tour guide led us through the dark, narrow tunnels of the medieval castle, pointing out the murder holes where defenders could drop boiling oil or fire through the tubes onto attackers below.
  • Although originally developed as a medical device, the tube has since evolved into a popular and versatile tool in the world of electronics and engineering.
  • The conductor passed through the train car, collecting tickets and reminding passengers to keep their belongings off the seats and stow their luggage in the overhead tube.
  • As a scientist, I carefully inserted a small metal tube into the soil to extract a sample and study the microorganisms living within it.
  • The artist squeezed paint onto her palette from a tube before beginning her painting.
  • The internet is a vast tube of constantly streaming information.
  • The scientist placed a sample into a test tube to be analyzed in the laboratory.
  • The metro system in London is often referred to as "the tube" by locals.
  • The doctor inserted a small tube into the patient's nose to help with breathing.
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