Big Game Holder Having a Try-Out

Big game holder having a try-out crossword clue. The Sunday Telegraph Sydney crossword puzzle on 11 Jun 2017. 8 letters, 2 words (4,4).

The answer: TEST TUBE

A test tube, also known as a culture tube or sample tube, is a common piece of laboratory glassware consisting of a finger-like length of glass or clear plastic tubing, open at the top and closed at the bottom. Test tubes are usually placed in special-purpose racks.

A test tube holder can be made from wood or metal. It is used for holding a test tube in place when the tube is hot or should not be touched. For example, a test tube holder can be used to hold a test tube while it is being heated. Moreover, when heating the tube with liquid or solid contained inside, the tube holder ought to tightly hold a test tube in order for the tube to be safely held while heating.