Synonyms for
Tubes
Definition
Tubes are cylindrical containers made of plastic, metal, or glass, which are used for storing or transporting liquids, gases, or other substances.
Synonyms & similar words
vacuumtube
tubing
thermionicvacuumtube
tubeshapedstructure
underground
thermionictube
subway
tube
thermionicvalve
metro
electrontube
pipe
subwaysystem
pipes
conduits
ducts
cylinders
barrels
containers
vessels
chutes
funnels
hoses
ductwork
pipework
gutters
troughs
channels
tunnels
passages
tubesheet
sleeves
liners
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- cardboard tubes
- paper tubes
- vacuum tubes
- test tubes
- drainage tubes
- blood tubes
- plastic tubes
Word family
Usage note
The word 'tubes' can refer to hollow cylinders used for transport or containment, or colloquially to television. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
Example sentences
- I filled the tubes with colored water and watched as it mixed together.
- The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to my breathing through the tubes.
- The artist used tubes of paint to create a beautiful masterpiece.
- The construction workers installed the tubes for the new plumbing system.
- The caterpillar spun a cocoon around itself, forming a protective tube.
Quotes
The world is a round table, no matter where I go, I will always return. The world is a circle, not a square, and it's full of tubes. - Lee Kuan Yew
I like my music loud enough to cover the sound of the tubes in my ears. - Aaron Neville
Love is like the tubes inside a refrigerator. It's invisible, but it has the power to keep things cold. - Jarod Kintz