tubing
Pronunciation: [ˈtuːbɪŋ]
Word
Context: “construction”
(noun) a long, hollow piece of material, usually made of plastic or metal. Tubing is used to move liquids or gases from one place to another, like water in a garden or air in a tire.
Example
The plumber used strong tubing to fix the broken pipe in the bathroom.
Example
The tubing was too weak, and it couldn't hold the water properly.
Example
What type of tubing is best for carrying hot water?
Context: “recreation”
(noun) an activity where people float down a river or on a lake while sitting in large, inflatable tubes. It's a fun way to enjoy the water during hot days.
Example
We went tubing on the river last weekend and had a great time splashing around.
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Tubing on a cold day is not much fun because you get chilly quickly.
Example
Are you excited to go tubing with us this summer?
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