adjective
- 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.