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Synonyms for tube

Grammar : Noun
Spell : toob, tyoob
Phonetic Transcription : tub, tyub

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Définition of tube

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Middle French tube (mid-15c.), from Latin tubus "tube, pipe," of unknown origin. The London subway was christened the Twopenny Tube before it even opened (H.D. Browne, in the "Londoner" of June 30, 1900); tube for "cylindrical railway tunnel" is attested from 1847. The meaning "TV as a medium" is from 1959, short for cathode ray tube or picture tube. Tube top as a women's clothing style is attested from 1972. Tube steak is attested from 1963 as "frankfurter," slang meaning "penis" is recorded by mid-1980s. Tubing as a recreational pastime is recorded from 1975.
  • noun hose
Example sentences :
  • "Good-morning," he said to the man who had instructed him concerning the Tube.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • There was a sneer on the monster as he pressed something on the tube.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • The Viceroy turned suddenly, stared at them, fingering his tube.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • Ned closed his hand on the tube of the bazooka and it was so much old drainpipe.
  • Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison
  • There were only a Ruhmkorff coil and Crookes (vacuum) tube and the man himself.
  • Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various
  • The Professor removed his mouthpiece and cast the tube aside.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 » by Various
  • The hole for the stern-tube must now be drilled, and the tube made and fitted.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • In this way the tube will not kink or lose its shape while being wound.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • Carefully he closed the pet-cocks of the tube and replaced it in the car.
  • Extract from : « Poisoned Air » by Sterner St. Paul Meek
  • The tube is then filled with melted vaseline, which is allowed to cool.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

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