| has gloss | (noun) conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
tube, tubing |
| has gloss | eng: Tubing is a pipe or hollow cylinder for the conveyance of fluids (liquids or gases). The terms "pipe" and "tubing" are almost interchangeable, although minor distinctions exist — generally, "tubing" implies tighter engineering requirements than "pipe". Both "pipe" and "tube" imply a level of rigidity and permanence, whereas a "hose" is usually portable and flexible. Tubing and pipe may be specified by standard pipe size designations, e.g., nominal pipe size, or by nominal outside or inside diameter and/or wall thickness. The actual dimensions of pipe are usually not the nominal dimensions: A "1-inch" pipe will not actually measure 1 inch in either outside or inside diameter, whereas many types of tubing are specified by actual inside diameter, outside diameter, and/or wall thickness. There are many industry and government standards for pipe and tubing. |
| lexicalization | eng: tube |
| lexicalization | eng: Tubing |
| subclass of | (noun) a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass; "the computers were connected through a system of conduits"
conduit |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
barrel, gun barrel |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube through which darts can be shot by blowing
blowtube, blow tube, blowpipe, blowgun |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
blowtube, blow tube, blowpipe |
| has subclass | (noun) a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
cannula |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
capillary tubing, capillary, capillary tube |
| has subclass | (noun) a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
catheter |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked
cigarette holder |
| has subclass | (noun) tubing that is wound in a spiral
coil |
| has subclass | (noun) a vertical glass tube used in column chromatography; a mixture is poured in the top and washed through a stationary substance where components of the mixture are adsorbed selectively to form colored bands
column, chromatography column |
| has subclass | (noun) tube inserted into a body cavity (as during surgery) to remove unwanted material
drain |
| has subclass | (noun) a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
hosepipe, hose |
| has subclass | (noun) an inflatable rubber tube that fits inside the casing of a pneumatic tire
inner tube |
| has subclass | (noun) the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
mouthpiece |
| has subclass | (noun) a straight narrow tube through which pellets (as dried peas) can be blown at a target
pea shooter |
| has subclass | (noun) a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
pipage, pipe, piping |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
tobacco pipe, pipe |
| has subclass | (noun) short tube attached to the muzzle of a gun that deadens the sound of firing
silencer |
| has subclass | (noun) 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
syphon, siphon |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube for conveying the sound of a voice from one room to another
speaking tube |
| has subclass | (noun) the tube of a tobacco pipe
stem |
| has subclass | (noun) a slender tube inserted inside a tubular body part (as a blood vessel) to provide support during and after surgical anastomosis
stent |
| has subclass | (noun) a thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth
straw, drinking straw |
| has subclass | (noun) glass tube closed at one end
test tube |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube near the waterline of a vessel through which a torpedo is fired
torpedo tube |
| has subclass | (noun) a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor)
venturi |
| has subclass | (noun) a perforated tube driven into the ground to collect water from the surrounding area
well point, wellpoint |
