tub
BrE /tʌb/ AmE /tʌb/
noun en → es
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
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He filled the tub with hot water.
Llenó el tanque con agua caliente.
a large container for bathing in, usually made of metal or plastic and filled with water
bañera
Collocations bathtub · bath tub
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She was relaxing in the tub.
Ella se relajaba en la bañera.
a pipe or tube used for carrying water, gas, etc.
tubo, caño
Collocations water tub · gas tub
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The plumber installed a new water tub.
El fontanero instaló un nuevo tubo de agua.
a long, hollow cylinder used in sports such as bowling or golf
tubo (de golf), caña (de béisbol)
Collocations golf tub · bowling tub
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He hit the ball with his golf tub.
Golpeó la pelota con su tubo de golf.
a tube used in medical procedures, such as inserting into a body cavity or vein for treatment
tubo (médico)
Collocations medical tub · intravenous tub
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The doctor inserted a medical tub into his arm.
El médico insertó un tubo médico en su brazo.
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
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The company built a new oil tub to transport crude.
La empresa construyó un nuevo tubo de petróleo para transportar crudo.
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
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The musician played a series of musical tubs.
El músico tocó una serie de tubos musicales.
a long, hollow cylinder used in sports such as bowling or golf
tubo (de golf), caña (de béisbol)
Collocations golf tub · bowling tub
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He hit the ball with his golf tub.
Golpeó la pelota con su tubo de golf.