hood

noun

  1. 1

    (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal

  2. 2

    protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

    there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars

    the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine

  3. 3

    a headdress that protects the head and face

  4. 4

    the folding roof of a carriage

  5. 5

    metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

  6. 6

    (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

  7. 7

    a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

  8. 8

    (slang) a neighborhood

  9. 9

    a protective covering that is part of a plant

  10. 10

    an aggressive and violent young criminal

verb

  1. 1

    cover with a hood

    The bandits were hooded

Synonyms

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