hosing
ˈhoʊzɪŋ
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Definition of hosing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

cleaningRarespraying or washing something using a hoseRare
  • The car needs a good hosing after the muddy drive.

Adjective

1.
hose-relatedRarerelated to or involving a hoseRare
  • The hosing equipment was stored in the garage.
2.
waterRarerelated to spraying with a hoseRare
  • The hosing equipment was ready for the car wash.
spraying watering
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Origin of hosing

Old English, hosian (to hose)

Examples of hosing in a sentence

  • After the beach, the dog needed a thorough hosing in the yard.
  • The hosing system was checked for leaks.
  • He inspected the hosing connections carefully.
  • The hosing system was efficient for watering the garden.
  • They used hosing methods to clean the large patio.

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  1. French:arrosage, d'arrosage, ...
  2. German:Abspritzen, schlauchbezogen, ...
  3. Italian:lavaggio con il tubo, relativo ai tubi, ...
  4. Spanish:manguerazo, relacionado con la manguera, ...
  5. Portuguese:mangueirada, relacionado com mangueira, ...
  6. Chinese:水管冲洗, 与软管有关, ...
  7. Japanese:散水, ホース関連の, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشّ, خَرْطُومِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁטִיפָה בְּצִינּוֹר, קָשׁוּר לַצִנּוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:обливание, шланговый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обмивання шлангом, шланговий, ...
  12. Hindi:पाइप से धुलाई, नली से संबंधित, ...
hose
həʊz
hosen

Definition of hose - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
plumbingflexible tube for conveying fluids
  • He used a hose to water the garden.
conduit pipe tube
2.
legwearDatedUSstocking-like garment worn on the legsDatedUS
  • She bought a new pair of hose for the event.

Verb

tr.
1.
wateringspray water over something using a garden tube
  • She hosed the garden in the morning.
irrigate spray water
2.
deceptionUStrick or deceive someoneUS
  • He got hosed in the card game.
deceive fool trick
3.
technologyUSbreak or destroy a systemUS
  • The virus hosed the entire network.
crash wreck
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spray water thoroughly using a hose
They hose down the driveway every Saturday.
clean something using a hose
He hosed off the muddy car.
hose delivering water to extinguish fires
The firefighters unrolled the fire hose quickly.
flexible tube for conveying water
He used the garden hose to water the flowers.
device for rolling up a hose
The garden hose reel keeps the hose tidy.
flexible tube used to carry water from one place to another
She used a water hose to water the garden.

Origin of hose

Old English, hosa (covering)

Examples of hose in a sentence

  • A long hose was attached to the tank.
  • The actor wore black hose beneath his costume.
  • Silk hose were fashionable at court.
  • He hosed down the driveway after the party.
  • Firefighters hosed the flames to control the fire.
  • They hosed him with a fake investment scheme.

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  1. French:tuyau, arroser, ...
  2. German:Schlauch, bewässern, ...
  3. Italian:tubo flessibile, innaffiare, ...
  4. Spanish:tubo flexible, regar, ...
  5. Portuguese:mangueira, regar, ...
  6. Chinese:软管, 用水管浇, ...
  7. Japanese:ホース, 水を撒く, ...
  8. Arabic:خرطوم, رَشَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:זַרְנוּק, לְהַשְׁקוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:шланг, поливать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шланг, полити, ...
  12. Hindi:नली, पानी देना, ...

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