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hose Definition


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hose1
noun
    1. A flexible tube for conveying water, eg for watering plants.
      Thesaurus: conduit, fire hose, line, garden hose, tubing.
      Form: hosepipe (also)
verb
    hosed, hosing
    1. To direct water at it or clean it with a hose.
      Form: hose something down (often)
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon hosa.





hose2
noun
    hose, hosen
    1. archaic
      A covering for the legs and feet, such as stockings, socks and tights.
      Thesaurus: stockings, pantyhose, tights, nylons.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon hosa.



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