Definition

A tube that can slide inside another tube, often used in devices like telescopes or microscopes to adjust the length or focus.

Example

The drawtube of the telescope allows for easy adjustments to see distant objects clearly.

Conversation

Have you ever used a drawtube for your telescope?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they help with focusing the view.

Yeah, they can really improve the clarity of what you see.

I should try one next time I go stargazing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'drawtube' is formed from 'draw' (from Old English 'dragan', meaning to pull or drag) and 'tube' (from Latin 'tubus', meaning a pipe or cylinder). The term 'drawtube' refers to a tube that is used to draw or pull something through it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'drawing' something through a 'pipe' or 'cylinder' — that's what a drawtube does.

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