air hose
An 'air hose' is essential in various fields like mechanical engineering and underwater diving, facilitating the transfer of compressed air.
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Definition
B2Mechanical Engineering
(technical)A flexible tube used to transfer compressed air within a pneumatic system.
Example
- The air hose connected the compressor to the pneumatic drill.
B2Underwater Diving
(technical)A tube that supplies air from the surface or an air tank to a diver.
Example
- The diver checked the air hose before descending into the water.
B2Industry
(technical)A long, flexible tube designed to carry pressurized air for tools or machinery.
Example
- The factory uses air hoses to operate various pneumatic tools.
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