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hose

hose

 
pronunciation:
hoz
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
inflections: hose, hoses
definition 1: a flexible tube of rubber or plastic through which a liquid can pass.
 
definition 2: (used with a plural verb) socks or stockings.
I need new hose because mine have holes in the toes.
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part of speech: verb
inflections: hoses, hosing, hosed
definition: (usually followed by down) to water, spray, soak, or wash with a hose.
Because it was hot, we hosed each other down.
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