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Webster 1913 Edition


Tubbing

Tub′bing

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Noun.
1.
The forming of a tub; also, collectively, materials for tubs.
2.
A lining of timber or metal around the shaft of a mine; especially, a series of cast-iron cylinders bolted together, used to enable those who sink a shaft to penetrate quicksand, water, etc., with safety.

Webster 1828 Edition


Tubbing

TUB'BING

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ppr.
Setting in a tub.

Definition 2024


tubbing

tubbing

English

Verb

tubbing

  1. present participle of tub

Noun

tubbing (plural tubbings)

  1. The forming of a tub.
  2. Collectively, materials for tubs.
  3. A lining of timber or metal around the shaft of a mine, especially a series of cast-iron cylinders bolted together, used to enable those who sink a shaft to penetrate quicksand, water, etc., with safety.
  4. A hazing ritual in which the victim's head is held underwater.