tubular

/ˈtuːbjələr/
adjective
  1. Having the shape of a tube; long, hollow, and cylindrical.
    • The plant has tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds.
    • The scaffolding was made of lightweight tubular steel.
    • The pasta is tubular, like small tubes of macaroni.
  2. Relating to or consisting of tubes or a tube.
    • Tubular bells are a percussion instrument made of metal tubes.
    • The doctor examined the patient's tubular organs, such as the intestines.
    • The design uses a tubular frame for extra strength.
  3. (slang, dated) Excellent; cool. (Common in 1980s and 1990s surfer/skater slang.)
    • That skateboard trick was totally tubular!
    • In the old surf movie, everyone kept saying 'tubular, dude!'
    • He described the concert as absolutely tubular.
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