Tubelike (Adjective)
Meaning
Constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids).
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The root system of the plant developed tubelike structures that transported water and nutrients.
- Tubelike vascular tissues enabled the trees to grow taller and support more weight.
- Her arteries were not tubelike in shape anymore due to severe atherosclerosis.
- Clogged and constricted, the once tubelike passageway caused major blockages.
- Plant cells in certain areas started forming tubelike growths filled with liquids that later developed into hollow fruit.