hook-ups en · NOUN
Etymology
They are said to hook up with a washing machine.
Meanings
- (colloquial, plural, plural-only) A pair of miniature valves right next to each other on a wall, connecting through the wall to the household plumbing, used to provide water to a washing machine. (They are usually red and blue, with the red one delivering hot water and the blue one delivering cold water.)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| washer | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hookup | alternative | lexicographic |