tube-shaped

adjective

Meaning

Having the form of a hollow cylinder.

Examples

The scientist examined the tube-shaped cells under the microscope.
He used a tube-shaped piece of metal to repair the fence.

Synonyms: cylindrical, tubular, pipe-like, hollow

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tube-shaped

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈtjuːb ʃeɪpt

Definition

Having the form of a hollow cylinder.

Examples

The scientist examined the tube-shaped cells under the microscope.
He used a tube-shaped piece of metal to repair the fence.
The artist sculpted a large, tube-shaped figure for the garden.

Synonyms of tube-shaped

Words with a similar meaning to tube-shaped:

cylindrical
tubular
pipe-like
hollow

Antonyms of tube-shaped

Words with the opposite meaning to tube-shaped:

flat
spherical

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