tubular
tu·bu·lar
adjective
Origin
From Latin tubulus + -ar. By surface analysis, tubule + -ar. The sense meaning "cool" or "awesome" is believed to be a figurative extension originating in surfing lingo, from the way that an excellent wave encloses a surfer within tubular walls of water.
Phrases
- tubular assault
- tubular bells
- tubular boiler
- tubular breathing
- tubular bridge
- tubular girder
- tubular skylight
- tubular sponge hydroid
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