Meaning & Definition of word "Hose"
Hose
/hoʊz/
noun:
- 1. A flexible tube used to convey water, other liquids, or gases.
- Example: He connected the hose to the faucet to water the garden.
- 2. A long tube that is used for a specific purpose, such as a fire hose.
- Example: The firefighters quickly unrolled the fire hose to battle the blaze.
- 3. A covering for the legs and feet, historically made from silk or nylon.
- Example: She wore elegant black hose with her evening gown.
verb:
- 1. To water or spray with a hose.
- Example: Every morning, he hoses down the driveway to clean it.
- 2. To force water or other liquid through a hose.
- Example: They hosed off the car after a day at the beach.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old French 'hose' or from Germanic origins.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hose down:
To spray something with a hose, usually water, to clean or cool it.
fire hose:
A high-pressure hose used for firefighting.
garden hose:
A flexible tube for watering plants in a garden.
Related Words
nozzle:
A device designed to control the direction or flow of a fluid.
faucet:
A device for drawing liquid from a pipe or cask.
sprinkler:
A device for watering plants.
Slang Meanings of hose
Meaning: Refers to a person's leg or a pair of legs, especially in a joking manner.
● Example Sentence: He showed off his hose at the beach.
Meaning: Used to refer to a water supply, often playfully.
● Example Sentence: Let's turn on the hose and have some fun in the backyard.