tubular

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)

Adj

Shaped like a tube.
Relating to, or composed of, tubes or tubules.
Cool, awesome.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

cannular, tube-shaped, tubelike, tubiform, tuboid, tuboidal, vasiform

Scrabble Score: 9

tubular is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tubular is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tubular is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

tubular is a valid Words With Friends word