Definitions

1. noun

a long, hollow, cylindrical structure, typically made of metal, plastic, or paper, used for conveying a fluid or gas

“The firework exploded out of the tube and lit up the sky.”

2. noun

a narrow opening, especially in a rock or a hill, used as a passage or a conduit

“The hikers had to crawl through a narrow tube to reach the other side of the cave.”

3. noun

a long, cylindrical container, typically used for holding or storing liquids or solids

“The toothpaste came out of the tube and onto the counter.”

4. verb

to convey or transport something in a tube or through a tube-like structure

“The water tube carries water from the well to the house.”

5. verb

to insert or extract something from a tube or a tube-like structure

“You need to tube the water out of the hose before you can use it.”

6. verb

to surf or travel on a tube-like structure, typically a piece of plastic or a board

“The surfer loved to tube down the wave and feel the rush of adrenaline.”