a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point

a garden hose; a fire hose.

( used with a plural verb ) an article of clothing for the foot and lower part of the leg; stocking or sock.

(of men's attire in former times)

an article of clothing for the leg, extending from about the knee to the ankle and worn with knee breeches.

( used with a plural verb ) knee breeches.

( used with a plural verb ) tights, as were worn with, and usually attached to, a doublet.

British Dialect . a sheath, or sheathing part, as that enclosing a kernel of grain.

Golf . hosel.

to water, wash, spray, or drench by means of a hose (often fol. by down )

to hose the garden; to hose down the ship's deck.

Slang .

to cheat, trick, or take advantage of.

to defeat decisively.

to reject.

Chiefly Military . to attack or assault (an area) in order to gain control quickly (sometimes fol. by down ).

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breeches , drench , hosiery , sock , stockings , tights , tube , tubing , wash , water