English Explanatory Dictionary

hose down

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To spray thoroughly with a hose.
  2. To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose.
  3. To calm down a person, or a situation.
  4. To have sex with (someone).

Pronunciation

en-au-hose down.ogg

Word forms

hose down hoses down hosing down hosed down

Synonyms

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

Related words

throw cold water on
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