nounπShareA flat-bottomed vessel, of width similar to or greater than its height, used for storing or packing things, or for washing things in."He bought a tub of lard to roast the potatoes in."utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe contents or capacity of such a vessel."She added a tub of margarine to the stew."amountutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bathtub."After a long day of gardening, I soaked my sore muscles in one of the tubs. "utilityitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA slow-moving craft."The fishing tubs slowly drifted along the riverbank. "nauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny structure shaped like a tub, such as a certain old form of pulpit, a short broad boat, etc."The old church had a preacher standing in a raised tubs instead of a modern pulpit. "utilitynauticalvehiclestructureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various historically designated quantities of goods to be sold by the tub (butter, oysters, etc)."The grocer sold tubs of pickled herring, each tub containing a standard amount for trade. "amountitembusinesscommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA box or bucket in which coal or ore is sent up a shaft."The miners loaded the coal into the tubs at the bottom of the mine shaft. "materialgeologyindustryitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sweating in a tub; a tub fast."After his doctor recommended it for detoxification, he began a regular routine of tubs at the local spa. "physiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA corpulent or obese person."The kids at school cruelly nicknamed the overweight boy "Tubs." "appearancebodypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plant, set, or store in a tub."to tub a plant"agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bathe in a tub."After a long day of playing outside, the children always tubs before bedtime. "utilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
