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as in sock
a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg a reenactor dressed like Benjamin Franklin in waistcoat, breeches, and hose

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Noun
Cold-winter gardeners should turn off the sprinkler system by the end of October and flush out the hose and sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage. Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 Spray off your furniture with a hose to loosen and break up dirt and grime. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2024
Verb
The hippo has become an internet sensation since her caretakers began uploading videos of her going about her day, which mostly includes napping, walking around her enclosure and chewing her caretakers' knees while being hosed down for a shower. Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2024 Hill hosed off the dogs, who were covered in mud, and then took a hot shower and grabbed a cup of tea. Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hose 

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“Hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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