hose down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Wash something by spraying it with a hose
Why “down”? The hand moves down along a surface. It presses, fixes, wipes, or checks it closely.
“He hosed down the patio.”
“They hosed down the muddy boots.”
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hammer down
Same down pattern: surface work
Fix something firmly into place with a hammer
pat down
Same down pattern: surface work
Search someone by feeling over their clothes
rub down
Same down pattern: surface work
Dry or massage by rubbing firmly
smooth down
Same down pattern: surface work
Make a surface flat by stroking it
stick down
Same down pattern: surface work
Attach something to a surface with glue or tape
wipe down
Same down pattern: surface work
Clean a surface with a damp cloth
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