HOSE SHANK X 4IN FEMALE CPLR BAUER TYPE

Bauer type refers to a specific quick-connect coupling standard that uses a lever-locking mechanism to join hose sections together fast without tools. It's real common in irrigation, dewatering, and water transfer setups where you're swapping hoses around a lot. The female side, which is what this coupler is, receives the male spigot end of another Bauer fitting and locks into place. So yes, it does tell you something meaningful about the connection method, not just a style label.