Definition of tubular
1a : having the form of or consisting of a tube a tubular calyxb : made or provided with tubes
2 : of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through tubes
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Examples of tubular in a Sentence
a radiator of tubular construction
Recent Examples of tubular from the Web
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Pastas are, of course, a highlight here: Whole-wheat bigoli—tubular strands from northern Italy’s Veneto region—
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Tubular tree roots hold curtain rods and latches were crafted from bent wood.
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Plants that produce long, tubular flowers typically are pollinated by hummingbirds, butterflies and moths that access nectar with their long tongues.
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An oversize tubular cuff that mirrored the sleeve of a kimono was a leitmotif in Sacai’s 49-piece display that showcased both men’s and women’s designs.
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A random arrangement of tubular Apparatus light fixtures in various metal finishes and sizes punctuates a long hallway like stalagmites.
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Shopping Cart icon Buy Photo In the olden days — maybe a year or two ago — sushi rolls such as maki were tubular.
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A long tubular variety called Misto No. 2 slithering into the pan, then a thick layer of kefalotyri cheese, with an aroma that gives the kitchen of Holy Trinity/Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church a promising tangy sharpness.
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In early summer, it is covered with a profusion of tubular flowers in shades of pale lilac and lavender.
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First Known Use of tubular
1673
TUBULAR Defined for English Language Learners
tubular
playDefinition of tubular for English Language Learners
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: having the form of a tube
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: made of a tube or tubes
TUBULAR Defined for Kids
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1 : having the form of or made up of a tube tubular flowers
2 : made with tubes
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