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washtub vs tub

tub vs washtub

washtub and tub both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
washtub Yes No No No
tub Yes No No No
As nouns, tub is a hypernym of washtub; that is, tub is a word with a broader meaning than washtub:
  • washtub: a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed
  • tub: a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
Other hypernyms of washtub include vat.
washtub (noun) tub (noun)
a tub in which clothes or linens can be washed a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
the amount that a tub will hold
Difference between washtub and tub

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