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

Etymology

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.