1. the act of spraying or directing water through a hose
2. hoses collectively, or a system of hoses

1. present participle of hose; to spray or wash with a hose
2. present participle of hose; to cheat, trick, or treat unfairly
Usage: informal; often used with 'down'

Examples

• She spent the afternoon hosing down the driveway to remove the dirt.
• The firefighters were hosing the burning building with water.
• We need to replace the old hosing in the basement.
• He felt like he was being hosed when the store refused to honor the advertised price.
• The gardener is hosing the plants every morning during the dry season.
• The car wash attendant finished hosing off the vehicle before the final rinse.