Word
tubing
Phoneticstub·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtubɪŋ/
UK/tjˈuːbɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. a system of long, hollow pipes used to carry liquids or gases. It can also mean the activity of floating down a river on a large, air-filled ring.
n. a series or system of tubes; also refers to the recreational activity of riding on an inner tube, especially on water or snow.
Examples
“The mechanic replaced the old rubber tubing in the engine.”
“We spent the hot Saturday afternoon tubing down the river with a group of friends.”
“The laboratory setup required specialized glass tubing to safely transport the corrosive chemicals between the various pressurized chambers.”
Examples
simple
“The mechanic replaced the old rubber tubing in the engine.”
contextual
“We spent the hot Saturday afternoon tubing down the river with a group of friends.”
complex
“The laboratory setup required specialized glass tubing to safely transport the corrosive chemicals between the various pressurized chambers.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material or the activity; individual pieces are usually called 'tubes'.
Etymology
From tube + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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