Tube-foot


noun
1.
one of numerous small, tubular processes on the ventral body surface of most echinoderms, used for locomotion and grasping.
noun
1.
any of numerous tubular outgrowths of the body wall of most echinoderms that are used as organs of locomotion and respiration and to aid ingestion of food
tube foot
One of the numerous external, fluid-filled muscular tubes of echinoderms, such as the starfish or sea urchin, used for locomotion, respiration, and grasping food or prey.

Read Also:

  • Tubeless-tire

    noun 1. a rubber balloon tire made as a single piece without an inner tube.

  • Tubeless tyre

    /ˈtjuːblɪs/ noun 1. a pneumatic tyre in which the outer casing makes an airtight seal with the rim of the wheel so that an inner tube is unnecessary

  • Tubenose

    noun 1. tubesnout.

  • Tube-nosed

    adjective 1. having a long, tubelike beak or snout. 2. (of a petrel or similar bird) having extended tubelike nostrils.

  • Tube-pan

    noun 1. a circular cake pan having a hollow cone-shaped centerpiece: used for baking ring-shaped cakes.


Disclaimer: Tube-foot definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.