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.