tubular

adjective

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tu·bu·lar | \ ˈtü-byə-lər

, ˈtyü- \

Definition of tubular

1a : having the form of or consisting of a tube a tubular calyx

b : made or provided with tubes

2 : of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through tubes

Examples of tubular in a Sentence

a radiator of tubular construction

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