-inch braided hose pipe is a flexible tube designed to carry fluids (usually water, and sometimes air or light chemicals) with added strength from an outer braided layer.
The “1⁄2 inch” refers to the internal diameter of the hose, which is about 12–13 mm. This size is commonly used for domestic and light commercial applications such as garden watering systems, household plumbing connections, washing machines, and small irrigation setups.