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hose down

verb
  1. To spray thoroughly with a hose. (transitive) · Near-synonyms: hose off; rinse down, rinse off, wash down, wash off, wet down
  2. To put out or reduce a fire by squirting water on the fire with a hose. (transitive)
  3. To calm down a person, or a situation. (transitive)
  4. To have sex with (someone). (slang, transitive)
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