truba

Truba is a term used in several languages with multiple meanings. In many Slavic languages, notably Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, truba (transliterated from Cyrillic труба) means a pipe, tube, or duct. It denotes a hollow cylindrical conduit designed to convey liquids, gases, or solids, and it is used for parts of piping systems such as pipes, hoses, and ventilation ducts.

In technical and everyday usage, truba appears in contexts relating to plumbing, heating, gas lines, and ventilation. It is a common word in manuals, engineering drawings, construction specifications, and codes that specify pipework and related components. The term can also describe non-piping contexts that resemble a tube in shape, such as certain structural elements or industrial components.

Beyond its literal sense, the word truba is also encountered in place names and as a surname in some Slavic-speaking regions, reflecting historical or geographical associations with waterways or conduits. The exact usage and connotations can vary by language and country, but the core meaning remains tied to a hollow, tube-like form that channels substances or serves as a conduit.