tubbing

Meanings

1. present participle and gerund of tub

1. The forming of a tub.
2. Collectively, materials for tubs.
3. A bath taken in a tub.
4. 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. A hazing ritual in which the victim's head is held underwater.
6. The activity of rowing in crudely-made boats.