nounπShareA flexible tube conveying water or other fluid."The gardener used a long hose to water the thirsty plants. "utilitydeviceitemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stocking-like garment worn on the legs; pantyhose, women's tights."My daughter wore a pair of black hose to school today. "wearitemstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareClose-fitting trousers or breeches, reaching to the knee."The little boy wore a pair of sturdy leather hoses to school. "wearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo water or spray with a hose."The gardener used the hose to water the thirsty flowers. "utilityenvironmentagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver using a hose."The gardener used a hose to water the plants. "utilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with hose (garment)"The tailor hosed the new customer with a beautiful silk scarf. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attack and kill somebody, usually using a firearm."The gang leader was known to hose anyone who crossed him. "weaponwarinhumanmilitarypoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trick or deceive."The student hoped to hose his way through the exam, but he failed. "characteractionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo break a computer so everything needs to be reinstalled; to wipe all files."My computer crashed, and I had to hose it to get everything working again. "computingtechnologyinternetelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause an unfair disadvantage to a player or team through poor officiating; especially, to cause a player or team to lose the game with an incorrect call."The referee's bad call really hosed the team's chances of winning the school championship. "sportgameactionnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading