tubing
Americannoun
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material in the form of a tube.
glass tubing.
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tubes collectively.
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a piece of tube.
two feet of copper tubing.
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Also called inner-tubing. the sport or recreation of floating down a river or stream on an inner tube.
noun
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tubes collectively
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a length of tube
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a system of tubes
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fabric in the form of a tube, used for pillowcases and some cushions; piping
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Etymology
Origin of tubing
Example Sentences
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I clearly remember seeing the movie when I was young and being very disturbed by the scene when the government arrives and drapes the family’s house in plastic sheets and tubing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Certain lots were found to have internal tubing tears, which risk under-delivering insulin to patients.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
When Nate Wallick takes his kids tubing on the Illinois River near their home in Peoria, he makes them wear football helmets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Made of plastic tubing and rope, they can be cheaply and easily made.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
After pouring the formulas in, we hang the bags, attach the tubing, and adjust the pump rate for how long we’ll be asleep.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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