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Vocabulary Entry
tube
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A hollow cylindrical object or container, often used for carrying liquids or gases.
Example Sentences
"He placed the old tube of toothpaste in the recycling bin."
"The construction workers used a large tube to transport water to the site."
"She fixed the broken vacuum cleaner by replacing a damaged tube."
V
verb
To convey or move something through a tube.
Example Sentences
"They will tube the hot lava through the pipes to cool it."
"The scientists tube the samples for testing."
"She decided to tube the painting to ensure it wouldn't be damaged."