in the tube



in the tube

1. mod. in the “tube” or arch of a large wave. (Surfing.) On a day like today, I want to be out there in the tube.
2. mod. at risk. He’s in the tube now, but things should straighten out soon.
See also: tube

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kurokoo-ṙo:Japanese
Torvald-Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Maryannmer-ee-AN, mar-ee-ANEnglish
Madona-Georgian
Lucialoo-CHEE-ah (Italian), LOO-tsee-ah (German), LOO-shə (English), loo-SEE-ə (English)Italian, German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Romanian, Slovak, Ancient Roman
Yilmazyil-MAHZTurkish