HOSE


Meaning of HOSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ̈ɪhəuz ]

n. & v. --n. 1 (also hose-pipe) a flexible tube conveying water for watering plants etc., putting out fires, etc. 2 a (collect.; as pl.) stockings and socks (esp. in trade use). b hist. breeches (doublet and hose). --v.tr. 1 (often foll. by down) water or spray or drench with a hose. 2 provide with hose. øhalf-hose socks. [OE f. Gmc]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.