tubed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /tjuːbd/
KK: /tubd/
adjective
Definition
Having one or more tubes, often used to describe objects that are shaped like or contain tubes.
Example
The tubed packaging made it easy to store the items.
Conversation
Have you seen those new tubed snacks they sell at the store?
Yeah, I saw them! They look pretty interesting.
I bought some, and they taste great for a quick snack.
Nice! I love how convenient tubed food can be.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cylindrical
tubular
hollow
Antonyms
flat
solid
plain
verb
Definition
To put something into a tube or to shape something into a tube form.
Example
The technician tubed the sample for testing.
Tense Forms
Past: tubed
Past Participle: tubed
Conversation
Did you see how he tubed that last shot?
Yeah, it was impressive!
I didn't think he could pull it off so easily.
Root Explanation
Tubed → The word is derived from "tube" (from Latin *tubus*, meaning a pipe or hollow cylinder) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action or state). The term "tubed" refers to something that has been made into or fitted with a tube.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'tube' as a hollow cylinder, and when something is 'tubed', it means it has been made into or fitted with that hollow shape.
Visually Confused Words
tumbled
thumbed
stubbed
unbed
tuned
tubae
taube