plural hose or hoses
Definition of hose
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 plural hose
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)
hose
verbhosed; hosing
Definition of hose (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to spray, water, or wash with a hose
—often used with downhose down a stable floor
b slang : to fire automatic weapons at
—usually used with down
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The first known use of hose was before the 12th century
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