tubular

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[ˈtjuːbjʊlə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- long, round, and hollow like a tube
(e.g: tubular flowers of deep crimson)

- of or involving tubules or other tube-shaped structures


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Origin:
late 17th century: from Latin tubulus ‘small tube’ + -ar


[ˈtjuːbjʊlə], (Noun)

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- oil-drilling equipment made from tubes


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Origin:
late 17th century: from Latin tubulus ‘small tube’ + -ar




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