Schlauch

noun
  1. A flexible tube or hose used to convey liquids or gases, typically made of rubber, plastic, or other flexible materials. noun
    The garden hose (Schlauch) was used to water the plants.
    He connected the Schlauch to the pump to transfer the fuel.
  2. In a figurative or colloquial context, it can refer to a narrow or elongated object resembling a hose, or metaphorically to a situation characterized by a lack of flexibility or flow. noun
    The pipeline (Schlauch) was clogged, causing a delay in the delivery.
    He felt like he was stuck in a Schlauch, unable to find a way out of his problems.