unhose

/ˈʌnhoʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a hose or stop its flow

“The worker had to unhose the pipe to make the repairs.”

2. noun

the act of removing a hose or stopping its flow

“The unhose of the pipe caused a temporary water shortage in the area.”

3. transitive verb

to remove a hose or stop its flow from something

“The farmer unhosed the irrigation system to prevent water loss.”

Synonyms

  • disconnect
  • disengage

Antonyms

  • reconnect
  • reengage