Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hose-down
verb
/hoʊz-daʊn/
Definition
To wash or clean something using a hose, typically involving spraying water to remove dirt or debris.
Examples
- After the party, we had to hose down the backyard to clean up the mess.
- The firefighters hosed down the area to prevent the fire from spreading.
- Please hose down the driveway to remove the oil stains.
Meaning
The action of using a hose to apply water for cleaning purposes.
Synonyms
- wash off
- spray down
- clean
