Basic Details
Word: Hose
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A flexible tube used for conveying water or other liquids.
Synonyms: Tube, pipe, conduit
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Put out fires with a hose: To deal with problems or emergencies effectively. Example: "When the team faced criticism, the manager worked hard to put out fires with a hose."
- All bark and no hose: Someone who talks a lot but doesnt take action. Example: "He always complains about the task, but hes all bark and no hose when it comes to helping."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The gardener used a hose to water the flowers in the garden.
Example 2: We need to connect the hose to the tap to fill the pool.
Example 3: During the fire drill, the children learned how to use a hose to put out a small fire.
Fun Fact
Did you know that hoses were originally made from animal skins and were used to move water before rubber hoses were invented? The first rubber hose was created in the 19th century!
Famous Quote
"You can't put the water back in the hose once it's sprayed, just like you can't take back what you've said." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hose" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A long tube for carrying liquids
c) A type of shoe
d) A kind of flower
Answer: b) A long tube for carrying liquids
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hose"?
a) Tube
b) Cup
c) Basket
d) Ball
Answer: a) Tube
3. Which sentence uses "hose" correctly?
a) The hose sang a beautiful song.
b) She painted the wall with a hose.
c) He turned on the hose to water the plants.
d) The hose ran away into the backyard.
Answer: c) He turned on the hose to water the plants.
4. Which idiom means to deal with problems effectively?
a) All bark and no hose
b) Put out fires with a hose
c) Hold the hose tight
d) Cut the hose
Answer: b) Put out fires with a hose
5. What is the opposite of "hose"?
a) N/A
b) Spigot
c) Jack
d) Flare
Answer: a) N/A
