hose

həʊz

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#1·8h ago

(countable) A flexible tube conveying water or other fluid.

Origin: From , from , hosa, from , from , from . Cognate with , , ; also, , , , . More at sky. The clothing senses were the original meaning, from which is derived the sense of a tube for fluids. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·8h ago

(uncountable) A stocking-like garment worn on the legs; pantyhose, women's tights.

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#3·8h ago

(historical) Close-fitting trousers or breeches, reaching to the knee.

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