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hose (dict)
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Hose - For the item of clothing, see Pantyhose.
A hose is a hollow tube designed to carry fluids from one location to another. Hoses are also sometimes called pipes (the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube, whereas a hose is usually a flexible one). The shape of a hose is usually cylindrical (having a circular cross section). Hoses are used in water or other liquid environments to convey air or other gases; they are used in air or other gaseous environments to convey liquids. Specific applications include the following: Hoses are typically used with clamps, spigots, and nozzles to control fluid flow.
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