Rohr

Definitions of Rohr
  1. noun
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
    synonyms: Röhre, Tube
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    Waffenlauf
    a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
    Kanüle
    a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
    Katheter
    a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
    Zigarettenspitze
    a tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked
    Pfeife
    a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
    Reagenzglas, Teströhrchen
    glass tube closed at one end
    Mülleimer, Wasserpfeife
    an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water
    Pipeline
    a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
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