Hosing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hosing

[ ˈhoʊzɪŋ ]

Noun

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water usage

Hosing refers to the act of using a hose, particularly for watering gardens, washing cars, or cleaning surfaces. The term is commonly used in contexts involving outdoor cleaning or irrigation tasks. Hosing can also imply the use of a hose in industrial settings for cleaning or cooling equipment. It is important to use hoses appropriately to avoid water wastage.

Synonyms

cleaning, spraying, washing.

Examples of usage

I spent the afternoon hosing down the patio.
The gardener was hosing the plants to keep them hydrated.
After the storm, we were hosing away the debris from the driveway.

Translations

Translations of the word "hosing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hospedagem

🇮🇳 होस्टिंग

🇩🇪 Hosting

🇮🇩 hosting

🇺🇦 хостинг

🇵🇱 hosting

🇯🇵 ホスティング

🇫🇷 hébergement

🇪🇸 alojamiento

🇹🇷 barındırma

🇰🇷 호스팅

🇸🇦 استضافة

🇨🇿 hosting

🇸🇰 hosting

🇨🇳 托管

🇸🇮 gostovanje

🇮🇸 hýsingu

🇰🇿 хостинг

🇬🇪 ჰოსტინგი

🇦🇿 hosting

🇲🇽 alojamiento

Etymology

The word 'hose' originated from the Middle English term 'hose' that referred to a type of clothing item, later evolving to signify a flexible tube for conveying liquids. The development of hoses as we know them today dates back to the 17th century, when the first fire hoses were made of leather or linen. With the advent of rubber in the 19th century, hoses became more durable and flexible, allowing for various applications in gardening and cleaning. The verb 'hosing' signifies the action of using a hose, highlighting its importance in everyday maintenance tasks. Over time, 'hosing' has become associated with efficient methods of water usage in both residential and commercial settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,760, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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