Pronunciation: /hoʊz/
noun a flexible tube conveying water, gas, etc.
A1 I used a hose to water the garden.
A2 The firefighter used a hose to put out the fire.
B1 The car wash attendant sprayed my car with a high-pressure hose.
B2 The industrial hose burst under the pressure of the chemicals.
C1 The hose reel was installed for easy access and storage.
C2 The hydraulic hose needed to be replaced due to wear and tear.
verb to water or spray with a hose
A1 I hose down the garden every evening to water the plants.
A2 She hoses off the car to remove the dirt and grime.
B1 The firefighters had to hose down the burning building to put out the fire.
B2 The workers hosed the construction site to clean up the debris.
C1 The crew hosed down the oil spill on the beach to prevent further contamination.
C2 The sanitation workers hosed the streets to clean up after the parade.
formal The firefighter used a hose to extinguish the fire.
informal Can you grab the garden hose so we can water the plants?
slang I accidentally stepped on the hose and it got all kinked up.
figurative She felt like her emotions were being squeezed through a tight hose.
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