Hose: meaning, definitions and examples

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hose

 

[ hษ™สŠz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

firefighting equipment

A flexible tube conveying water, used especially for extinguishing fires.

Synonyms

line, pipe, tube

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters used a hose to put out the fire.
  • She grabbed the hose and aimed it at the flames.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A flexible tube conveying water, used especially for extinguishing fires.

Synonyms

pantyhose, stockings, tights

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of black hose with her dress.
  • He always wears hose to keep his legs warm in the winter.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

Critique or question severely.

Synonyms

censure, condemn, criticize

Examples of usage

  • Don't hose me down just because I disagree with you.
  • The professor hosed the student's paper for its lack of research.

Translations

Translations of the word "hose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mangueira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‡เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะปะฐะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…ลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tuyau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manguera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hortum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฑุทูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hadice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hadica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฏ็ฎก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slanga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะปะฐะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸlanq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manguera

Word origin

The word 'hose' has Middle English origins, derived from the Old English 'hosa' meaning 'hose, leg covering'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to both a flexible tube for conveying water and a type of clothing worn on the legs. The verb form of 'hose' meaning 'to critique severely' is a more recent slang usage, likely originating from the idea of 'hosing someone down' with criticism. The word has been in use for centuries and continues to be a common part of the English language.

See also: hoses, hosiery.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,515 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.