How Do You Spell TUBE?

Pronunciation: [tjˈuːb] (IPA)

The word "tube" is spelled "t-u-b-e" with the IPA phonetic transcription /tjuːb/. The sound /tj/ is represented by the letters "t" and "u" together followed by the sound /uː/ which is represented by the letter "e". This word refers to a cylindrical or hollow object commonly made of metal, plastic or rubber used for transporting, containing or conducting liquids or gases. The word "tube" can also refer to a cylinder-shaped device used in medical or scientific procedures.

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TUBE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "tube" can have multiple dictionary definitions depending on the context. In a general sense, a tube is commonly defined as a cylindrical, hollow, and usually elongated object or container. It typically has an open ended structure, but can sometimes be sealed at one or both ends. Tubes are commonly made from various materials such as metal, plastic, or glass.

    In the realm of science and medicine, "tube" has an extended meaning. It refers to a slender, flexible, and transparent cylinder employed for various purposes such as transporting liquids, gases, or other substances. Examples include test tubes used in laboratories, catheters used in medical procedures, or tubing used in intravenous fluid administration.

    A tube can also refer to a long, enclosed tunnel or passage. This particular definition is often applied in the context of transportation systems, such as subway or metro systems, where trains travel through underground tubes.

    Furthermore, "tube" can be specifically associated with electronic devices. In this sense, it typically refers to a vacuum tube - an electronic component used in early electronic equipment to amplify, switch, or control electrical signals. Vacuum tubes have been largely replaced by semiconductors in modern electronic devices.

    In popular culture, "tube" may also designate a television or computer monitor. This usage is derived from the previous cathode ray tube (CRT) technology, which were bulky, glass screens used in older television sets and computer displays before the advent of flat-screen technology.

  2. • A pipe; a hollow cylinder of wood, metal, or glass for conveying fluids, &c.; one of the vessels of animals or plants for conveying fluids or other substances; a telescope, particularly without the fittings.
    • To furnish with tubes.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TUBE

The word tube originated from the Latin word tubus, which means a pipe or hollow cylinder. It entered the English language in the mid-17th century through French, where it was known as tube. The word can be traced back even further to the Indo-European root *teue, meaning to swell or bulge, which is also the source of words such as tubular and tuberculosis.

Idioms with the word TUBE

  • go down the tube The idiom "go down the tube" means that something is either deteriorating or failing completely. It refers to a situation or endeavor that is not successful and is heading towards ruin or failure.
  • down the tube/tubes The idiom "down the tube/tubes" refers to something going badly or being wasted, often with the sense of someone's efforts, plans, or expectations coming to nothing or being unsuccessful. It suggests that something has gone down or been drained from a tube, similar to pouring water down a drain or flushing something away.
  • down the tube The idiom "down the tube" means that something has failed or been wasted, often referring to the loss of time, effort, or money. It implies that a situation or plan has gone completely wrong or become unsuccessful.
  • the tube The idiom "the tube" refers to the London Underground, which is the subway system in London, England. It is used to describe the underground railway network in London, as well as the specific experience of traveling on the subway.
  • go down the tube(s) To deteriorate or fail completely; to go to ruin.
  • go down the tube/tubes The idiom "go down the tube/tubes" means to fail or be ruined; to deteriorate or come to an end. It can also refer to something being wasted or lost.
  • cop a tube "Cop a tube" is an idiomatic expression that means to catch a wave while surfing. It refers to successfully riding a wave on a surfboard.
  • crack a tube "Crack a tube" is a slang term that refers to opening a container, typically a can or bottle, and consuming its contents, usually a beverage or alcoholic drink.
  • boob-tube "Boob-tube" is a slang term for a television, referring to the idea that watching excessive amounts of television can be mindless and lead to laziness.
  • bake the tube steak

Similar spelling words for TUBE

Plural form of TUBE is TUBES

Conjugate verb Tube

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tubed
you would have tubed
he/she/it would have tubed
we would have tubed
they would have tubed
I would have tube
you would have tube
he/she/it would have tube
we would have tube
they would have tube

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tubing
you would have been tubing
he/she/it would have been tubing
we would have been tubing
they would have been tubing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would tube
you would tube
he/she/it would tube
we would tube
they would tube

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tubing
you would be tubing
he/she/it would be tubing
we would be tubing
they would be tubing

FUTURE

I will tube
you will tube
he/she/it will tube
we will tube
they will tube

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tubing
you will be tubing
he/she/it will be tubing
we will be tubing
they will be tubing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tubed
you will have tubed
he/she/it will have tubed
we will have tubed
they will have tubed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tubing
you will have been tubing
he/she/it will have been tubing
we will have been tubing
they will have been tubing

IMPERATIVE

you tube
we let´s tube

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tube

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tubing
you were tubing
he/she/it was tubing
we were tubing
they were tubing

PAST PARTICIPLE

tubed

PAST PERFECT

I had tubed
you had tubed
he/she/it had tubed
we had tubed
they had tubed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tubing
you had been tubing
he/she/it had been tubing
we had been tubing
they had been tubing

PRESENT

I tube
you tube
he/she/it tubes
we tube
they tube

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tubing
you are tubing
he/she/it is tubing
we are tubing
they are tubing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tubing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tubed
you have tubed
he/she/it has tubed
we have tubed
they have tubed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tubing
you have been tubing
he/she/it has been tubing
we have been tubing
they have been tubing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it tube

SIMPLE PAST

I tubed
you tubed
he/she/it tubed
we tubed
they tubed

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