Tubing: meaning, definitions and examples

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tubing

 

[หˆtjuหbษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

recreational activity

Tubing is a recreational activity that involves riding on an inflatable tube down rivers or snowy slopes. It is popular among thrill-seekers looking for an exhilarating experience on water or snow. Tubing is often enjoyed in groups and is considered a fun way to socialize while enjoying nature. Participants typically float down rivers during the summer months or slide down snowy hills during winter.

Synonyms

floating, sleighing, snow tubing.

Examples of usage

  • We spent the afternoon tubing down the river.
  • The kids loved tubing at the lake last summer.
  • He took his tube and went tubing down the snowy hill.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word traces back to the 19th century, derived from 'tube,' which comes from Latin 'tubus,' meaning a pipe.
  • Originally, tubing referred to any long, hollow shape but became more specific in the context of conveying liquids.

Sports and Recreation

  • Tubing is a popular summer activity where people float down rivers or lakes, often using inflatable tubes.
  • In some areas, snow tubing has become a favorite winter sport, involving sliding down snowy hills on a tube.

Technology

  • In engineering, tubing is essential for plumbing, ensuring safe delivery of water and drainage.
  • Medical tubing, used for administering liquids and gases, plays a crucial role in patient care.

Pop Culture

  • Tubing has appeared in movies featuring outdoor adventures, often showcasing thrilling river rides with friends.
  • In cartoons, characters are often depicted tubing on rivers, emphasizing fun and carefree summer days.

Environmental Impact

  • Tubing activities can impact local ecosystems, prompting discussions about safety and preservation of natural waters.
  • Eco-friendly tubing options are emerging, such as inflatable tubes made from sustainable materials.

Translations

Translations of the word "tubing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tubulaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฒเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rohren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pipa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะพะฟั€ะพะฒั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฅใƒผใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuyau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tuberรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠœ๋ธŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trubka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรบrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎก้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boru

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tuberรญa

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