Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hose down

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.73 in modern English

Syllables
hose -down
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To spray thoroughly with a hose.

Transitive verb

verb

To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose.

Transitive verb

verb

To calm down a person, or a situation.

Transitive verb

verb

To have sex with (someone).

Slang; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

hoses down (present, singular) hosing down (participle, present) hosed down (participle, past) hosed down (past)

Phrases

throw cold water on

Frequently Paired Words

throw cold water on wipe down

Synonyms

hose off rinse down rinse off wash down wash off wet down hose

Questions

What does hose down mean?
To spray thoroughly with a hose.

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