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1. capillary_tube
noun. a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action.
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2. capillary
noun. ['ˈkæpəˌlɛri'] a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action.
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Etymology
- capillary (English)
- capillaris (Latin)
- capillus (Latin)
3. capillary
noun. ['ˈkæpəˌlɛri'] any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules.
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Etymology
- capillary (English)
- capillaris (Latin)
- capillus (Latin)
4. capillary
adjective. ['ˈkæpəˌlɛri'] long and slender with a very small internal diameter.
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Etymology
- capillary (English)
- capillaris (Latin)
- capillus (Latin)
5. tube
noun. ['ˈtuːb, tˈjuːb'] conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases.
Etymology
- tube (English)
- tube (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tubus (Latin)
6. tube
noun. ['ˈtuːb, tˈjuːb'] electronic device consisting of a system of electrodes arranged in an evacuated glass or metal envelope.
Etymology
- tube (English)
- tube (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tubus (Latin)
7. tube
noun. ['ˈtuːb, tˈjuːb'] a hollow cylindrical shape.
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Etymology
- tube (English)
- tube (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tubus (Latin)
8. tube
noun. ['ˈtuːb, tˈjuːb'] (anatomy) any hollow cylindrical body structure.
Etymology
- tube (English)
- tube (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tubus (Latin)
9. tube
verb. ['ˈtuːb, tˈjuːb'] ride or float on an inflated tube.
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Etymology
- tube (English)
- tube (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tubus (Latin)