(archaic) Material used for making hosiery.

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.

plural of hose clamp

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