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hose

[hohz] / hoʊz /
NOUN
stockings
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Jonah Pierce scored 13 points to lead the Blue Hose, a tiny South Carolina-based outfit out of the Big South Conference that lost to California by only 10 points this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

It was a strong effort across the board for the Bruins, who shot 62.7% while holding Presbyterian to 33.3% and also outrebounded the Blue Hose, 33-25.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

With Marcus Stoinis, Willey and Hose also in the line-up there is no shortage of power in the Rockets line-up, while in Root and Max Holden there is nous too.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Dominic Kibby had 81 yards on four receptions for the Blue Hose.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2022

“Be their slaves? Hose down their hogs? Clean out their snake pits?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech