tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar
ˈtü-byə-lər 
ˈtyü-
1
a
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Fashion-wise, women were dressed in cloche hats, tubular silhouettes with drop waists, and handkerchief hemlines boldly skimming shins—which were on show for the very first time.
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Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
The appendage was a proboscis, a type of mouth-like, tubular sucking nose found in insects — and belonged to a new species of bee.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Totally tubular sale with opportunity to try on and buy fashion from the 50s-80s.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2024
Deciduous varieties grow more open and upright and feature long, tubular flowers.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
See what was found inside The metal detectorists discovered four brooches, some buckles, a tubular pendant, a bronze bead, a ring and fragments of more broaches, the association said.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
It has been modified with 18-inch OZ racing-style wheels, an aftermarket air suspension, a tubular front bumper, a front skid plate, and a roof rack with recovery gear.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Apr. 2023
The motorcycle fell onto its right side with the driver and slid into a tubular metal fence, the CHP said.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Most belts come in either a tubular or buckle closure design.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
The appendage was a proboscis, a type of mouth-like, tubular sucking nose found in insects — and belonged to a new species of bee.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
Totally tubular sale with opportunity to try on and buy fashion from the 50s-80s.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2024
Deciduous varieties grow more open and upright and feature long, tubular flowers.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
See what was found inside The metal detectorists discovered four brooches, some buckles, a tubular pendant, a bronze bead, a ring and fragments of more broaches, the association said.
—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
It has been modified with 18-inch OZ racing-style wheels, an aftermarket air suspension, a tubular front bumper, a front skid plate, and a roof rack with recovery gear.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Apr. 2023
The motorcycle fell onto its right side with the driver and slid into a tubular metal fence, the CHP said.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
Most belts come in either a tubular or buckle closure design.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
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tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar
ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər
1
: having the form of or consisting of a tube
2
: made or provided with tubes
Medical Definition
tubular
adjective
tu·bu·lar
ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər
1
: having the form of or consisting of a tube
2
: of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through a tube or tubule
tubular rales
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