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hose
A2
noun
Usage:
98%
flexible pipe, tube
Translation: flexible pipe, tube
Pronunciation: /həʊz/
Meaning: a flexible tube used to carry water, gas, or another substance

This meaning refers to a flexible pipe used for watering, cleaning, firefighting, or transferring substances.

Connect the hose to the outdoor tap.

The firefighters unrolled a long hose.

2
B1
verb
Usage:
91%
spray, wash down
Translation: spray, wash down
Pronunciation: /həʊz/
Meaning: to spray or wash something with water from a hose

This meaning refers to directing a strong stream of water onto a surface or object.

He hosed the mud off the bicycle.

Workers hosed down the floor.

3
C1
clothing noun
Usage:
32%
stockings, tights
Translation: stockings, tights
Pronunciation: /həʊz/
Meaning: close-fitting clothing covering the legs

This historical or formal meaning refers to stockings, tights, or close-fitting leg garments.

The costume included silk hose.

Medieval men often wore fitted hose.

4
C1
slang verb
Usage:
45%
cheat, ruin
Translation: cheat, ruin
Pronunciation: /həʊz/
Meaning: to cheat, defeat, or disadvantage someone badly

This slang meaning refers to treating someone unfairly, causing serious difficulty, or leaving them in a bad situation.

The unfair contract hosed the smaller company.

We were completely hosed by the hidden fees.

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