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Meaning of the word hose in English

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hose

US /hoʊz/
UK /həʊz/
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Noun

1.

a flexible pipe for conveying water, used for watering gardens, extinguishing fires, etc.

Example:
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He connected the hose to the faucet to water the plants.
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The firemen used a powerful hose to put out the blaze.
Synonym:
pipe tube conduit
2.

stockings or tights

Example:
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She wore sheer nylon hose with her dress.
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In the past, men also wore hose.
Synonym:
stockings tights nylons

Verb

to water with a hose

Example:
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He spent the afternoon hosing down the patio.
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Remember to hose off your muddy boots before coming inside.
Synonym:
spray water rinse
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