A vessel that takes thee round the tube? (3)

I believe the answer is:

tub

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'a vessel' is the definition.
(I know that tub is a type of vessel)

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(Other definitions for tub that I've seen before include "Carton" , "Pot, vat" , "Pot (of e.g. ice-cream)" , "Bath; ice cream container" , "Plant container; bath" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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