Meaning of the word tube in English

What does tube mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tube

US /tuːb/

UK /tʃuːb/

a long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc., used for holding or transporting something, or for a passage for something

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Water flows through the tube.

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He squeezed the toothpaste tube.

Synonym:

pipe hose cylinder conduit

(British English) the London Underground railway system

Example:

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I'll take the Tube to work.

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The Tube can be very crowded during rush hour.

Synonym:

subway underground metro

(informal) a television set

Example:

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What's on the tube tonight?

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He spent all day watching the tube.

Synonym:

television TV telly

to put into or provide with a tube

Example:

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The blood sample was tubed for analysis.

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They tubed the wires through the wall.

Synonym:

pipe channel convey