Hoses are used to carry fluids through air or fluid environments, and they are typically used with clamps, spigots, flanges, and nozzles to control fluid flow. Specific applications include the following: A garden hose is used to water plants in a garden or lawn, or to convey water to a sprinkler for the same purpose.

A hose is a long plastic or rubber tube that’s used for moving a liquid from one place to another. You may use a hose to water your lawn, or to get gas from the pump into your car’s tank. … You can use the word as a verb, meaning “to spray with a hose,” or as a noun meaning “sheer stockings.