adjective
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Also: tubiform. having the form of a tube or tubes
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of or relating to a tube or tubing
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Etymology
Origin of tubular
Example Sentences
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These were storable metal trays on tubular legs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
"By converting 2D nanosheets into 1D scrolls, we prevent this nano-confinement effect. The open, tubular geometry effectively creates 'highways' for rapid transport, allowing ions to move freely."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 31, 2026
Sometimes it is obvious: large tubular casings left behind on a nearby sidewalk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
Evan Hastings helps move a tubular section with a forklift during restoration work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2025
On my dinners of Kraft macaroni & cheese; on my weak wrists and tubular ankles.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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