support hose

noun

Definition of support hosenext
as in bobby socks

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Recent Examples of support hose While juggling two jobs and meetings with a court liaison, Daniel gets into Servant of Two Masters–style trouble, whizzing in and out of rooms, ducking behind doors, diving into support hose. — Helen Shaw, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2021
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hose
Noun
  • Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • That includes arranging seat belts into place and manipulating small fastenings; working with delicate parts like hoses, wires, carpets and trim panels and supervising technology on the floor.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
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“Support hose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/support%20hose. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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