A hose is a flexible hollow tube or pipe designed to carry fluids from one location to another, often from a faucet or hydrant.
Early hoses were made of leather, although modern hoses are typically made of rubber, canvas, and helically wound wire. Hoses may also be made from plastics such as polyvinyl chloride, polytetrafluoroethylene, and polyethylene terephthalate, or from metals such as stainless steel.
See also
- Hose coupling – Connector on the end of a hose
- Heated hose
References
- "Definition of HOSE". Merriam-Webster. 2024-11-19. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- "Hose | Garden Hose, Water Supply & Irrigation | Britannica". Encyclopædia Britannica. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
Further reading
- Bell, Sam. "How well do you know hoses ?". Motor. No. February 2010. Retrieved 2017-12-21.