tube

Definitions of tube
  1. noun
    a conspicuous success
    synonyms: succès
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    réussite, succès
    an attainment that is successful
  2. noun
    a small tube
    synonyms: pipette
  3. noun
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
    synonyms: conduit
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    tonneau
    a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
    canule
    a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
    cathéter, sonde
    a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
    tuyau flexible
    a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
    chambre à air
    an inflatable rubber tube that fits inside the casing of a pneumatic tire
    bout, tuyau
    the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
    conduit, tuyau
    a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
    pipe
    a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
    siphon
    a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
    calumet de la paix, calumet de paix
    a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
    tuyau de cheminée
    a short earthenware pipe on the top of a chimney to increase the draft
    tuyau de décharge
    a pipe through which fluids can be discharged
    bouche d'égout, conduit d'égout, tuyau d'écoulement, tuyau d'égout
    a pipe through which liquid is carried away
    tuyau d'échappement
    a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler
    pompe à incendie, tuyau d'incendie
    a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire
    tuyau d'arrosage
    a hose used for watering a lawn or garden
    narghilé, narguilé
    an oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water
    conduit principal, conduite principale
    a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
    canalisation, conduite
    a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
    type of:
    canal, conduit
    a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
  4. noun
    a hollow cylindrical shape
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    cylindre
    a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line
  5. noun
    the act of contacting one thing with another
    synonyms: coup, frappe
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    abordage, collision, tamponnement
    the act of colliding with something
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    attouchement, contact
    the act of putting two things together with no space between them
  6. noun
    (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure
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    pipette
    a small tube
    limaçon
    the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti
    vaisseau
    a tube in which a body fluid circulates
    vaisseau sanguin, veine
    a vessel in which blood circulates
    trompe de Fallope
    either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
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    structure anatomique, structure du corps
    a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
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