Tubful: meaning, definitions and examples
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tubful
[หtสb.fษl ]
Definition
amount of liquid
A tubful refers to the total amount of liquid that can be held by a tub. It is often used in contexts related to bathing or storing liquids. The term can also imply a large quantity when discussing the contents of a tub.
Synonyms
amount, capacity, container, volume.
Examples of usage
- She filled the tubful with warm water for a relaxing bath.
- The recipe called for a tubful of water to boil the pasta.
- He poured a tubful of paint for the large mural.
- The children splashed around in a tubful of bubbles.
- After a long day, he enjoyed a tubful of hot water to unwind.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word combines 'tub' and 'full', indicating the quantity that a tub can hold.
- It dates back to the Old English term 'tubbe', which referred to a large vessel or container.
Measurement
- A tubful is often used in cooking to describe large quantities, like a tubful of water for pasta.
- Understanding tubfuls helps when filling containers, such as for gardening or cleaning.
- The term doesn't have a strict measurement; its meaning can change depending on the size of the tub.
Cultural References
- In some cultures, people use large tubs for communal bath rituals, representing cleanliness and relaxation.
- Tubs filled with ice are popular at parties for storing drinks, referred to informally as a tubful of ice.
Art and Literature
- Artists sometimes depict scenes of overflowing tubs to symbolize abundance or excess.
- The term appears in childhood tales where characters enjoy massive baths or splashing in water.
Scientific Applications
- In science experiments, a tubful of water can illustrate principles of buoyancy and density.
- Aquatic habitats often use tubfuls of water to replicate conditions for various species in research.
Translations
Translations of the word "tubful" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tubuloso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเฅเคฌ เคธเฅ เคญเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช rohrfรถrmig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbentuk tabung
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฑัะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rurkowaty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใผใ็ถใฎ
๐ซ๐ท tubulaire
๐ช๐ธ tubular
๐น๐ท tรผp ลeklinde
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ธ ํํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุจูุจู
๐จ๐ฟ trubicovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ trubicovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎก็ถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ tubularen
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถrlaga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฑะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แขแฃแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ borulu
๐ฒ๐ฝ tubular
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,060, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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