What does HOSES mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.
2. A cylindrical tube of rubber, plastic, metal, or other material used to convey gas, liquid, or solid materials.
3. A network of rubber tubes that carry fuel, lubricant, or hydraulic fluid to the various parts of an engine or other machine.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈhoʊzɪz/
• UK: /ˈhəʊzɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "hoses" originated from the Middle English word "hose", which was derived from the Old English "hosa", meaning "leg covering". The word "hose" was originally used to refer to a covering for the legs, but later came to be used to describe a flexible tube conveying water or other fluid. Today, "hoses" are commonly used in a variety of settings, including gardening, firefighting, and industrial applications.

Synonyms

• Tubing
• Piping
• Conduit
• Hosepipe

Related Words

• Hosed
• Shoes
• House
• Those
• Poses

Example Sentences

1. The gardener used a hose to water the plants.
2. The firefighters used hoses to put out the fire.
3. The mechanic replaced the worn-out hoses in the engine.