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GUIDE-TUBE

\ɡˈa͡ɪdtjˈuːb], \ɡˈa‍ɪdtjˈuːb], \ɡ_ˈaɪ_d_t_j_ˈuː_b]\

Definitions of GUIDE-TUBE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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In mach. any contrivance by which a boring-bit or drill is guided, but which consists commonly of a fixed tube to prevent swerving.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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