Antonyms for hosing

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : hoh-zing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊ zɪŋ

Definition of hosing

Origin : late Old English, hosa "covering for the leg," from Proto-Germanic *husan (cf. Old Saxon, Old Norse hosa, Middle High German hose "covering for the leg," German Hose "trousers"), literally "covering," from PIE *(s)keu- "to cover, conceal" (see hide (n.1)). Old French hose, Old Spanish huesa are of Germanic origin. Sense of "flexible rubber tube for liquid" is first attested late 15c.

As in abuse : noun verbal attack
As in scam : noun swindle
As in snow job : noun misrepresentation
As in mislead : verb give someone the wrong idea, information
As in play dirty : verb cheat
As in abuse : verb physically hurt or injure
As in shortchange : verb cheat
As in bathe : verb wash with water and, usually, soap
As in wash : verb bathe, clean
As in water : verb dampen; put water in
As in wet : verb cause to become damp, moist
As in cheat : verb defraud, fool
As in lave : verb wash
As in flimflam : verb deceive, swindle
As in flush : verb inundate with liquid

Example sentences :

The night crew was moving through the empty Main Street, hosing down the streets, sweeping, scrubbing.
Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow

Synonyms for hosing

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