"Smurf tube" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Smurf tubes [plural]
Etymology: Presumably from its bright blue colour, like the Smurfs cartoon characters. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Smurf tube (countable and uncountable, plural Smurf tubes)
  1. A type of long, narrow, flexible tube used for electrical work and network cables. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: smurf tube
    Sense id: en-Smurf_tube-en-noun-6HPURDnC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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