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hose

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈhoʊz// UK //hˈəʊz// hose Archaic Slang

n. a long, flexible tube used to move liquids like water from one place to another. You use it to water your garden or wash your car.

n. a flexible tube conveying water or other fluids from a source to a destination. Often made of rubber or plastic and fitted with a nozzle or coupling.


SIMPLE

I used the garden hose to water the flowers.

CONTEXTUAL

The firefighters quickly connected the heavy hose to the hydrant to extinguish the blaze.

COMPLEX

Industrial facilities often require reinforced hoses capable of withstanding high pressure and corrosive chemicals without leaking or bursting during operation.

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Usage

Commonly paired with 'garden', 'fire', or 'air' to specify the contents being moved.

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