tub

BrE /tʌb/ AmE /tʌb/

noun en → es

1 CONTAINER [singular] B1

a large container with a flat base and straight sides, used for holding liquids or other things

tanque, depósito, recipiente

Collocations tub of water · tub of paint

  • He filled the tub with hot water.

    Llenó el tanque con agua caliente.

2 BATH [singular] A2

a large container for bathing in, usually made of metal or plastic and filled with water

bañera

Collocations bathtub · bath tub

  • She was relaxing in the tub.

    Ella se relajaba en la bañera.

3 PIPE [singular] B1

a pipe or tube used for carrying water, gas, etc.

tubo, caño

Collocations water tub · gas tub

  • The plumber installed a new water tub.

    El fontanero instaló un nuevo tubo de agua.

4 SPORT [singular] B2

a long, hollow cylinder used in sports such as bowling or golf

tubo (de golf), caña (de béisbol)

Collocations golf tub · bowling tub

  • He hit the ball with his golf tub.

    Golpeó la pelota con su tubo de golf.

5 MEDICAL [singular] C1

a tube used in medical procedures, such as inserting into a body cavity or vein for treatment

tubo (médico)

Collocations medical tub · intravenous tub

  • The doctor inserted a medical tub into his arm.

    El médico insertó un tubo médico en su brazo.

6 PIPELINE [singular] C1

a pipeline or conduit used for transporting oil, gas, or other substances over long distances

tubo (de petróleo), caño (de gas)

Collocations oil tub · gas tub

  • The company built a new oil tub to transport crude.

    La empresa construyó un nuevo tubo de petróleo para transportar crudo.

7 MUSICAL [singular] C1

a long, hollow cylinder used as a musical instrument, such as in a pipe organ or pan flute

tubo (musical)

Collocations organ tub · pan flute tub

  • The musician played a series of musical tubs.

    El músico tocó una serie de tubos musicales.

8 SPORT [singular] B2

a long, hollow cylinder used in sports such as bowling or golf

tubo (de golf), caña (de béisbol)

Collocations golf tub · bowling tub

  • He hit the ball with his golf tub.

    Golpeó la pelota con su tubo de golf.