"tube train" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tube trains [plural]
Etymology: Probably named after the shape of the tunnels; the Tube is an informal name for London Underground which has been trademarked. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Tube}} Tube, {{l|en|London Underground}} London Underground Head templates: {{en-noun}} tube train (plural tube trains)
  1. (rail transport, UK) A smaller-profile underground train which operates through the tube tunnels under London, which have a small cross section. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-tube_train-en-noun-znzJC2TS Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

Inflected forms

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