hosing

hosing
A spraying or washing with a hose.

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  • hosing — /hoh zing/, n. Slang. 1. an act or instance of being taken advantage of or cheated. 2. an act or instance of being attacked or defeated decisively; drubbing: Small investors took a hosing in the recent stock market decline. [HOSE + ING1] * * * …   Universalium

  • hosing — ˈhōziŋ noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of hose (herein) : beating : defeat took a hosing in the stock market …   Useful english dictionary

  • hosing — həʊz n. flexible tube through which water or other liquids are conveyed; piece of clothing worn over the leg, pantyhose, stockings v. water with a hose, spray with a hose …   English contemporary dictionary

  • hosing down — Kiwi (New Zealand Slang) raining heavily …   English dialects glossary

  • hosing down — raining heavily …   Kiwi (New Zealand slang)

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