tube

A1
Pronunciation
/tjuːb/
/tjuːb/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape.

2 Definition

An approximately cylindrical container, usually with a crimped end and a screw top, used to contain and dispense semiliquid substances.

Example Sentences
  • A tube of toothpaste.
3 Definition

(often capitalized as Tube) The London Underground railway system, originally referred to the lower level lines that ran in tubular tunnels as opposed to the higher ones which ran in rectangular section tunnels. (Often the tube.)

Example Sentences
  • I took the tube to Waterloo and walked the rest of the way.
4 Definition

A tin can containing beer.

5 Definition

A wave which pitches forward when breaking, creating a hollow space inside.

6 Definition

A television.

Synonyms
boob tube telly
Example Sentences
  • Are you just going to sit around all day and watch the tube?
7 Definition

An idiot.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To supply with, or enclose in, a tube.

Example Sentences
  • She tubes lipstick in the cosmetics factory.
2 Definition

To ride an inner tube.

Example Sentences
  • They tubed down the Colorado River.
3 Definition

To intubate.

Example Sentences
  • The patient was tubed.