Hose (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural hose for 2, 3; hos·es for 1, 4, 5; (Archaic) hos·en [hoh-zuhn]. /ˈhoʊ zən/.
  1. a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point: a garden hose; a fire hose.
  2. an article of clothing for the foot and lower part of the leg; stocking or sock.
  3. (of men's attire in former times)
    • an article of clothing for the leg, extending from about the knee to the ankle and worn with knee breeches.
    • knee breeches.
    • tights, as were worn with, and usually attached to, a doublet.
  4. a sheath, or sheathing part, as that enclosing a kernel of grain.
  5. hosel.
verb (used with object), hosed, hos·ing.
  1. to water, wash, spray, or drench by means of a hose (often followed by down): to hose the garden; to hose down the ship's deck.
  2. Slang.
    • to cheat, trick, or take advantage of.
    • to defeat decisively.
    • to reject.
    • to attack or assault (an area) in order to gain control quickly (sometimes followed by down).
noun
  1. a flexible pipe, for conveying a liquid or gas
verb
  1. to wash, water, or sprinkle (a person or thing) with or as if with a hose
noun plural hose or hosen
  1. stockings, socks, and tights collectively
  2. a man's garment covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet
  3. socks
Hose (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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