Dictionary

tubular

adjective tu·bu·lar \ˈtü-byə-lər, ˈtyü-\

: having the form of a tube

: made of a tube or tubes

Full Definition of TUBULAR

1
a :  having the form of or consisting of a tube <a tubular calyx>
b :  made or provided with tubes
2
:  of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through tubes
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First Known Use of TUBULAR

1673
TUBULAR Defined for Kids

tubular

adjective tu·bu·lar \ˈtü-byə-lər, ˈtyü-\

Definition of TUBULAR for Kids

1
:  having the form of or made up of a tube <tubular flowers>
2
:  made with tubes
Medical Dictionary

tubular

adjective tu·bu·lar \ˈt(y)ü-byə-lər\

Medical Definition of TUBULAR

1
:  having the form of or consisting of a tube
2
:  of, relating to, or sounding as if produced through a tube or tubule <tubular rales>
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