Definition of: hose

(hōz) noun plural hose (Archaic hos·en)
1. Usually plural Formerly, a garment worn by men, covering the legs and the lower part of the body, like very tight trousers.
2. plural Stockings; socks.
3. plural hos·es A flexible tube or pipe, of leather, rubber, cotton, etc., for conveying water and other fluids.
—v.t. hosed, hos·ing To drench or douse with a hose. [OE hosa]