tubular

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)

Etymology

From Latin tubulus + -ar. By surface analysis, tubule + -ar. The sense meaning "cool" or "awesome" is believed to be a figurative extension originating in surfing lingo, from the way that an excellent wave encloses a surfer within tubular walls of water.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cannular, tubelike, tube-shaped, vasiform

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