tubing

• Sustantivo que designa un cilindro largo y hueco de metal, plástico, goma u otro material, utilizado para transportar líquidos o gases o como soporte estructural.

A noun referring to a long, hollow cylinder made of metal, plastic, rubber, or other material, used for conveying fluids, gases, or as structural support.

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1. Material or objectB1formal

   A long, hollow cylinder made of metal, plastic, rubber, or other material, used for conveying fluids or gases.

   Tubería (material u objeto)

   • The plumber replaced the old copper tubing with PVC.
   • Medical tubing is used to deliver oxygen to patients.
   • The hydraulic system uses flexible rubber tubing.

   Sinónimosconduithosepipepipingtube

2. Recreational activityB1informalamerican

   The activity of riding on an inner tube, typically on water or snow.

   Descenso en tubo

   • We went tubing down the river last weekend.
   • Snow tubing is a popular winter sport at the resort.
   • The kids spent the afternoon tubing on the lake.

• Verbo que significa desplazarse o viajar sobre un flotador, tabla de surf o similar, así como enviar algo a través de un tubo o conducto.

A verb meaning to ride or travel on a tube, such as a surfboard or inner tube, or to convey something through a tube.

1. To ride a wave inside a hollow tubeB2informal

   To surf inside the hollow part of a wave, often considered an advanced surfing technique.

   Surfear dentro del tubo

   • He managed to tube the massive wave at Pipeline.
   • She spent the afternoon tubing waves at the beach.
   • Only experienced surfers can tube these dangerous waves.

   Sinónimosbarrel

2. To travel by underground railwayB1informalbritish

   To travel using the London Underground or similar subway system.

   viajar en metro

   • We tubed from Oxford Circus to King's Cross.
   • I usually tube to work to avoid traffic.
   • They tubed across the city to see the show.

3. To enclose in a tubeC1formal

   To place or pack something into a cylindrical container.

   Encerrar en un tubo

   • The technician tubed the samples for transport.
   • They tubed the documents to protect them from damage.
   • The factory tubes the product before shipping.

   Sinónimosencapsulateencaseenclosepackage