bathtub

bathtub
bathtub by 1856, Amer.Eng., from BATH (Cf. bath) + TUB (Cf. tub). Prohibition-era bathtub gin is recorded by 1928.

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  • bathtub — ath tub n. A relatively large tub used to take a bath, usually a permanent fixture in a bathroom; it is an open container that is filled with water, in which a person immerses himself for the purpose of washing the body. Syn: bath, tub. [WordNet …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bathtub — ☆ bathtub [bath′tub΄ ] n. a tub, now usually a bathroom fixture, in which to take a bath …   English World dictionary

  • Bathtub — A bath (IPAEng|bɑ:θ), bathtub (AmE), or tub (s in. acrylic or fiberglass, but alternatives are available in enamel over steel or cast iron, and occasionally wood. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand alone fixture or in… …   Wikipedia

  • bathtub — UK [ˈbɑːθˌtʌb] / US [ˈbæθˌtʌb] noun [countable] Word forms bathtub : singular bathtub plural bathtubs mainly American a bath for washing yourself in …   English dictionary

  • bathtub — noun Bathtub is used before these nouns: ↑faucet, ↑plug …   Collocations dictionary

  • bathtub — [[t]bɑ͟ːθtʌb, bæ̱θ [/t]] bathtubs N COUNT A bathtub is a long, usually rectangular container which you fill with water and sit in to wash your body. [AM] (in BRIT, use bath) …   English dictionary

  • bathtub — Bodywork resembling an upside down bathtub used on the rear of some Triumph motorcycles. It was introduced in 1957 and dropped in the early 1960s. It was also used on Nash cars of the 50 s …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • Bathtub Boat — Bathtub boats are small watercraft designed around bathtubs or close facsimiles and are used in bathtub races.Boat designEarly boats were whimsical and crafted from a variety of materials. Today, most bathtub boats are monohull planers with… …   Wikipedia

  • Bathtub racing — started in Nanaimo, British Columbia and involves the use of a bathtub boat. The idea was conceived to showcase Nanaimo to the world, with the first races beginning with the Nanaimo to Vancouver Great International World Championship Bathtub Race …   Wikipedia

  • Bathtub gin — refers to any style of homemade spirit made in amateur conditions. It first appeared in the prohibition era United States in reference to the poor quality alcohol that was being made.As gin was the predominant drink in the Roaring 20 s, many… …   Wikipedia

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