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tube

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/tjuːb/ · tube

A hollow cylindrical object used for conveying fluids, gases, or as a container.

Meanings

nounformal

A hollow cylindrical object used for conveying fluids, gases, or as a container.

ایک خالی گول پھلکا جسم جو مائع، گیس یا بطور ذخیرہ استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

ٹیوب

tube

Synonyms

pipecylindervesselپائپگولہجسم

Antonyms

solidblockdiskٹھوسبلاکڈسک

Common Collocations

  • plastic tube
  • rubber tube
  • metal tube

Example Sentences

The plumber used a tube to fix the leaking pipe.

پلمبر نے رسنے والی پائپ کو ٹھیک کرنے کے لیے ٹیوب کا استعمال کیا۔

Plumber ne rasne wali pipe ko theek karne ke liye tube ka istemal kiya.

This tube can hold up to a liter of water.

یہ ٹیوب ایک لیٹر پانی رکھنے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہے۔

Yeh tube aik liter pani rakhne ki salahiyat rakhti hai.

The test tube is essential for laboratory experiments.

ٹیسٹ ٹیوب لیبارٹری کے تجربات کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Test tube laboratory ke tajurbat ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

tube vs. tub:A tube is a long cylindrical object, while a tub is a large, shallow container.

Word Family

tubular
adjectiveٹیوبی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a tube like a straw, which also allows liquid to flow through.

Imagine a long, empty straw used for drinking.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "tubus" — tube or pipe

First known use: 15th century

The word 'tube' comes from the Latin word 'tubus', which means a cylindrical receptacle or pipe. Its use in English dates back to the early 15th century.