tubbing

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of tub

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The forming of a tub.
2. (countable, uncountable)Collectively, materials for tubs.
3. (countable, uncountable)A bath taken in a tub.
4. (countable, uncountable)A lining of timber or metal around a mineshaft, which is watertight, used to safely penetrate quicksand, water, etc. It can be made of various materials, such as wood, concrete, or cast iron.
5. (countable, uncountable)A hazing ritual in which the victim's head is held underwater.
6. (countable, uncountable)The activity of rowing in crudely-made boats.