plural of hosing

(Australia, New Zealand, horseracing, figuratively) Assured of winning. / (Australia, New Zealand, figuratively) Having safely reached one's target.

simple past tense and past participle of hose down

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).

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

A device used to attach and seal a hose onto a fitting.

Alternative spelling of pantyhose

plural of fire hose

(transitive) To spray thoroughly with a hose. / (transitive) To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose. / (transitive, idiomatic) To calm down a person, or a situation.

(uncountable) A type of hose used for light residential applications such as watering lawns or gardens, or washing and rinsing passenger vehicles, etc.