noun General Slang

hose

HOHZ · noun · slang

A strong throwing arm.

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A player's throwing arm, especially a powerful one that fires the ball like a hose blasting water.

“The right fielder has a hose and gunned the runner down at the plate.”
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hose In A Sentence

The right fielder has a hose and gunned the runner down at the plate.

Origin & Usage

American baseball slang for a strong, accurate throwing arm.

Variants cannongun

People Also Ask

What does 'hose' mean in baseball?

A hose is a strong throwing arm, especially one powerful enough to fire the ball across the field like water blasting from a hose.

Can 'hose' be used as a verb in baseball?

Yes, to 'hose' a runner means to throw them out with a strong, accurate throw, as in 'the outfielder hosed him at the plate.'

What are other words for a strong throwing arm?

Players also call it a cannon or a gun, all describing an arm capable of powerful, accurate throws.

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