1. resembling or having the shape of a tube; cylindrical and hollow

Examples

• The plant has tubelike stems that store water.
• Scientists discovered tubelike structures in the coral reef.
• The pasta has a tubelike shape perfect for holding sauce.
• The insect’s tubelike mouthpart allows it to suck nectar.
• Engineers designed tubelike supports for the bridge.
• The flower’s tubelike petals attract hummingbirds.