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noun

Water tube n.

(Zool.) One of a system of tubular excretory organs having external openings, found in many invertebrates. They are believed to be analogous in function to the kidneys of vertebrates.

Any tube for passing or holding water; specif., in some steam boilers, a tube in which water circulates and steam is generated.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Water tube" Quotes from Famous Books

... head of 210 feet. The pump is made entirely of gun metal, with rubber valves, and has large suction and delivery branches. Air vessels are fitted, and the motion work is simple and strong. The boiler is Merryweather's water tube type, and raises steam rapidly, while the fittings include feed pump, injector, safety valve, steam blast and an arrangement for feeding the boiler from the main pump in case ...

— Scientific American Supplement, No. 1178, June 25, 1898 • Various