hose
UK[həʊz]US[hoʊz]
n
a long, flexible tube made of rubber, plastic, or fabric, used for conveying water or other fluids.
n
stockings, socks, and tights collectively.
v
to water, spray, or drench with a hose.
Etymology
the word "hose" originates from the old english word "hosa," which referred to a covering for the leg. this term is of common germanic descent, related to dutch "hoos" and german "hose." its proto-germanic ancestor, "husōn," likely derives from the proto-indo-European root "keu-," meaning "to cover" or "to hide," which also gives rise to words like "house" and "hide." the semantic journey from a leg covering to a flexible tube is a fascinating example of metaphorical extension, where the tubular shape of stockings was conceptually transferred to a tubular object for conveying liquids. this dual meaning, for both garment and pipe, has been maintained in english since the middle english period.
Analysis
the word "hose" is a simplex word of germanic origin. it does not contain separable morphemes in modern english.
Examples
i need to water the garden; could you please pass me the hose?
she bought several pairs of nylon hose for the formal event.
after playing in the mud, the children were hosed down in the backyard.