A hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire, usually much stronger and wider in diameter than a garden hose. / (idiomatic) Any fast, heavy stream (e.g. of information).

(literally) A pass (for schools, military, etc.) exempting one from regular activities, to instead visit a hospital for treatment

A type of dedicated field hospital unit designed to be quickly set up as close to a combat zone as possible to facilitate the immediate treatment of wounded personnel.

(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid. / (uncountable) A stocking-like garment worn on the legs; pantyhose, women's tights.

(transitive) To water or spray with a hose. / (transitive) To spray as if with a hose; to spray in great quantity. / (transitive) To deliver using a hose. / (transitive) To provide with hose (garment)

The act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests; an appropriate attitude of openness, respect, and generosity toward guests.

A surname. / A village in Clawson, Hose and Harby parish, Melton borough, Leicestershire, England (OS grid ref SK7329).

(countable) An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).

A person employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses; a groom / (by extension) A person employed to care for a locomotive or other large engine.

A short protrusion marked by ridges or dull barbs useful for securing a rubber hose or tube.