fire hose

Definition

A hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire, usually much stronger and wider in diameter than a garden hose.

Etymology

From fire + hose.

Example Sentences

• "Although the subway structure is of non-combustible material, a fire protection system, with fire hose cabinets on every underground platform, has been provided."
• "She felt she was standing in front of a fire hose of instructions, trying to absorb them all with a sponge."
• "Links contained within feeds (RSS, fire hose, syndicated)"