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Meaning

A tube is a long, hollow cylinder used for carrying things or for holding liquids.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "tube" with "tub," which is a different shape.

Example Sentences

I need a new tube for my bicycle tire .
I took the tube to work this morning .
Is the tube full of water or empty ?

Word in Context

Bug ü n sabah bisikletimi tamir etmek i ç in at ö lyeye gittim . Arka lasti ğ im patlam ış t ı, bu y ü zden yeni bir tube almam gerekti . Tamirci ö nce eski lasti ğ i çı kard ı ve jant ı kontrol etti , sonra yeni tube'u dikkatle yerle ş tirdi . Onar ı m bitince eve d ö nerken bisiklet daha rahat s ü r ü yordu .

Common Phrases

toothpaste tube cardboard tube tube of paint

Synonyms

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