n.
- a low, wide, open container with a flat bottom used for holding liquids, growing plants, etc.
▸a similar small plastic or cardboard container for food.
▸informal a bath.
▸Mining a container for conveying ore, coal, etc.
- informal, derogatory a short, broad, and unwieldy boat.
v.
(tubs, tubbing, tubbed)
- plant or put in a tub.
- Brit. informal have a bath.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: prob. of Low Ger. or Du. origin; cf. Mid. Low Ger., MDu. tubbe.