hose

noun

\ ˈhōz

plural hose or hoses

Definition of hose

(Entry 1 of 2)

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)

hose

verb

hosed; hosing

Definition of hose (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1a : to spray, water, or wash with a hose —often used with down hose down a stable floor

b slang : to fire automatic weapons at —usually used with down

2 slang : to deprive of something due or expected : trick, cheat

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Examples of hose in a Sentence

Noun

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

Verb

when the guy failed to return with our money, we sooned realized that we had been hosed

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Water hoses will be on-site to mitigate any dust, according to Inwood Realty Associates’ plan. — Katie Honan, WSJ, "Lawsuit Says Cleanup of Recycling Plant Threatens $1 Billion Worth of Sony Pictures Films," 30 Dec. 2018 The masks and hoses can be cumbersome and noisy, and studies show that about third of patients don’t use their CPAPs as directed. — Marshall Allen, Ars Technica, "You snooze, you lose: Insurers make the old adage literally true," 21 Nov. 2018 How does the modern Hooters employee feel about wearing hose? — Vox, "Hooters is closing restaurants. Is its offensive uniform to blame?," 4 Oct. 2018 Also, don't forget to turn off all sprinkle systems and unplug garden hoses. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "What You Need To Do To Your Home Before Winter Starts," 19 Sep. 2018 In Tesla’s case, the human body and brain proved, for the time being, more dexterous at running wires and hoses through a car’s machined parts and knitting them all together. — Russ Mitchell, latimes.com, "Tesla drops reservation system, opens Model 3 orders to anybody," 10 July 2018 Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby. — Melissa Neeley, Cincinnati.com, "Fireworks may be to blame for sparking garage fire," 8 July 2018 The San Antonio Water System is now in Stage 2 drought restrictions, which limits outdoor water consumption by shortening the hours people can use irrigation systems, sprinklers and soaker hoses. — Austin Horn, San Antonio Express-News, "After a hot and dry June, the forecast is largely unchanged," 4 July 2018 Men in bright vests rushed to its side, hooked up thick hoses to its retardant compartment, and started pumping. — Julia Sclafani And Jordan Cutler-tietjen, sacbee, "Seen those tankers above Sacramento? The low-down on Cal Fire's biggest base at McClellan," 3 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Obviously, do not hose down the vacuum cleaner itself. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Rid of Bedbugs Once and For All," 6 Nov. 2018 First, test a small spot; then apply, wait, and hose off! 4. — Good Housekeeping, "Speed Clean Your Patio for Spring," 13 Mar. 2014 It could be caused simply by the lifesaving efforts of firemen hosing a flaming building. — Maude Campbell, Popular Mechanics, "The 1991 Firestorm That Changed Everything We Thought We Knew About Arson," 8 Nov. 2018 Instead, a wealthy benefactor that bought the home allows them to hose occasional tours and events. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Rethinking the modern house museum," 12 Oct. 2018 Residents aiming to leave posted photos of firefighters hosing water on the flames, plumes of black and gray smoke, and traffic jams. — Karen Pearlman, latimes.com, "Brush fires fueled by high heat, winds slam San Diego County," 7 July 2018 Note: Some new outdoor fabrics can simply be hosed off. — Good Housekeeping, "Speed Clean Your Patio for Spring," 13 Mar. 2014 The durable material can be hosed off when you're done. — Andrew Moseman, Popular Mechanics, "Throw Your Entire Life Into the YETI Camino Carryall 35," 25 June 2018 Colliton said in the past, the goose poop was so bad workers would have to hose off walkways and other areas to keep them clean, especially before events. — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, "Goose poop at Lake St. Clair Metropark beach? Not if this dog can help it," 12 June 2018

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