Question 1

What does "hose off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To clean something by directing a hose at it to remove mud, dirt, or another substance.

Question 2

How do you use "hose off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She hosed off her gardening boots before coming inside.

Question 3

Is "hose off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hose off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Often interchangeable with 'hose down' in everyday use, but 'hose off' subtly emphasizes the removal of a specific substance rather than a general soaking. Common in outdoor and gardening contexts.

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