tubing

noun
UK: /ˈtjuːbɪŋ/
US: /ˈtuːbɪŋ/

  1. Long, hollow cylinders, usually made of metal or plastic, used to carry liquids or gases.

    1. The tubing is used for carrying water to the plants.
    2. We need to replace the old tubing in the heating system because it's leaking.

  2. A length of flexible hollow material, like a tube, used for various purposes.

    1. She bought new tubing for her aquarium's air pump.
    2. The doctor used flexible tubing to administer the medication to the patient.

Synonyms

pipe hose conduit duct
tubing noun

  1. The activity of riding on an inflatable tube, especially on water or snow.

    1. We are going tubing down the river this afternoon.
    2. Winter tubing at the local ski resort is fun for the whole family.
tubing verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'tube'.

    1. They are tubing down the river today.
    2. He enjoys tubing in the summer with his friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tubing" in English means: Long, hollow cylinders, usually made of metal or plastic, used to carry liquids or gases., A length of flexible hollow material, like a tube, used for various purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "tubing" is /ˈtjuːbɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈtuːbɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tubing": pipe, hose, conduit, duct.

Example usage of "tubing": "The tubing is used for carrying water to the plants.". More examples on the page.