hose (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /hoʊz/

Definition

A flexible tube used to convey water, gas, or other fluid substances.

Examples

• He connected the hose to the outdoor faucet.

• Make sure the garden hose is coiled neatly when you're done.

• The firefighters aimed their powerful hoses at the burning building.

How to Use hose

hose down (phrasal verb)

To clean something by spraying it with water from a hose. — "We need to hose down the muddy car before it dries."

hosepipe (collocation)

A flexible tube used to convey water, especially for watering gardens. — "The old hosepipe had a leak near the connector."

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