tube · n
tube (CONTAINER)
B1 a long, thin container for a soft substance, that you press to get the substance out
Dictionary examples:
I tried to squeeze the last bit from the tube of paint, but it exploded! (0.0)
I accidentally used a tube of superglue instead of toothpaste this morning! (0.0)
I squeezed the tube of glue so hard, my hands got stuck together! (0.0)
a tube of toothpaste (26.6)
tube (PIPE)
B2 a pipe made of glass, plastic, metal, etc., especially for liquids or gases to flow through
Dictionary examples:
Gases produced in the reaction pass through this tube and can then be collected. (39.0)