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hosepipe

/ˌhoʊzˈpaɪp/
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Definitions of hosepipe
  1. noun
    a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
    synonyms: hose
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    types:
    air hose, airline
    a hose that carries air under pressure
    fire hose
    a large hose that carries water from a fire hydrant to the site of the fire
    garden hose
    a hose used for watering a lawn or garden
    radiator hose
    a flexible hose between the radiator and the engine block
    water cannon, watercannon
    a hose (carried on a truck) that fires water under high pressure to disperse crowds (especially crowds of rioters)
    type of:
    tube, tubing
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
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