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English noun: tub

1. tub (artifact) a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body


Synonymsbath, bathing tub, bathtub


Broader (hypernym)vessel


Narrower (hyponym)footbath, hip bath, hot tub, sitz bath


Part meronymbath, bathroom

2. tub (artifact) a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids


Synonymsvat


Broader (hypernym)vessel


Narrower (hyponym)washtub

3. tub (quantity) the amount that a tub will hold


SamplesA tub of water.


Synonymstubful


Broader (hypernym)containerful









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