hose

• Ein biegsamer Schlauch zur Förderung von Wasser oder anderen Flüssigkeiten. Im Plural auch Strümpfe oder Socken als Kleidungsstück für die Füße und Beine.

A noun referring to a flexible tube used for conveying water or other fluids, or a type of leg covering (stockings or socks).

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Flexible tube for waterA2formal

   A long, flexible tube used to convey water or other liquids, typically for gardening or firefighting.

   Schlauch

   • He watered the garden with a hose.
   • The firefighter aimed the hose at the burning building.
   • She coiled the hose after using it.

   Synonymeconduithosepipelinepipingtubetubing

2. Stockings or socksB2formalbritish

   A term for stockings, socks, or tights, often used in historical or formal contexts.

   Strümpfe

   • The knight wore a pair of mail hose.
   • She bought a new pair of silk hose for the ball.
   • In medieval times, hose were worn by both men and women.

   Synonymehosierytights

• Verb, das das Besprengen oder Abspritzen von etwas mit einem Schlauch bezeichnet oder (informell) das Betrügen oder Täuschen einer Person.

A verb used to indicate the act of spraying or washing something with a hose, or (informally) to cheat or swindle someone.

1. Wash or spray with waterB1informal

   To use a hose to spray water on something, typically for cleaning or watering.

   Mit dem Schlauch abspritzen

   • He hosed down the driveway after washing the car.
   • She hosed the garden plants to keep them hydrated.
   • The firefighter hosed the flames until they were extinguished.

   Synonymedrenchsluicespraysprinklewashwater

2. Cheat or deceiveC1slangamerican

   To trick or deceive someone, often in a financial or competitive context.

   Betrügen

   • The con artist hosed him out of his savings.
   • They got hosed in that business deal.
   • He felt hosed after realizing the product was defective.

   Synonymebilkcheatcondeceivedefraudfleecerookscamswindletrick

Phrasal-Variantenhose down