hose

¹hose

noun \ˈhōz\

plural hose or hos·es

Definition of HOSE

1

plural hose a (1) : a cloth leg covering that sometimes covers the foot (2) : stocking, sock b (1) : a close-fitting garment covering the legs and waist that is usually attached to a doublet by points (2) : short breeches reaching to the knee

2

: a flexible tube for conveying fluids (as from a faucet or hydrant)

Examples of HOSE

1. There are several hoses stored in the shed.
2. We need another 50 feet of hose.

Origin of HOSE

Middle English, from Old English hosa stocking, husk; akin to Old High German hosa leg covering

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to HOSE

Synonyms: stocking, sock

Related Words: hosiery; support hose; anklet, bobby socks, bootee, kneesock

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Rhymes with HOSE

brose, chose, close, cloze, doze, gloze, nose, pose, prose, rose, Rose