plural of hose barb

(attributive) An early American animation style with the use of simple flowing curves for characters' limbs.

(historical) A pipe of leather, etc., attached to the mouth of a scupper on the outside, to let the water run out and keep water from entering.

(preceded by definite article) A medieval instrument of torture consisting of an iron frame that encased the leg and was then heated.

A reel on which a hose is rolled up when it is not in use.

plural of hose reel

Synonym of hose clamp

(automotive) A rubber hose of a large diameter which carries engine coolant between the engine and radiator, and then backs towards the water pump. / (vulgar, slang) A large penis of a black man.

The stockings of the Highland dress, reaching to the knee, as opposed to the long hose formerly worn by Englishmen.

(cryptography, euphemistic) The extraction of cryptographic secrets by coercion or torture.