Hossing

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. Directing a stream of water through a hose onto something in order to clean, wet, or drench it
2. Spraying liquid forcefully from a hose onto a surface or object for cleaning or watering purposes
3. Applying water or other liquid through a hose with pressure to wash down or saturate an area

Etymology: "Hossing" is the -ing form of "hoss," a spelling of "horse" that reflects how the word is pronounced in some American dialects. The verb's exact development is uncertain, so the form most likely follows the ordinary English pattern of adding "-ing" to a base verb, with the base carrying the horse-related sense. I can't confirm the exact sense of this form, so it's best to check a dialect dictionary for its precise meaning.