noun
- plural of hose; flexible tubes used to convey water or other fluids
- plural of hose; stockings or socks
Usage: archaic or historical
verb
- third person singular present of hose; sprays or washes with water from a hose
Examples
- The firefighters connected their hoses to the hydrant.
- Garden hoses are essential for watering plants in summer.
- She hoses down the patio every weekend.
- The car wash attendant hoses off the soap.
- We need new hoses for the irrigation system.
- He hoses the muddy boots before bringing them inside.