Noun
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(zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
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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"
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a headdress that protects the head and face
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the folding roof of a carriage
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metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
- exhaust hood -
(falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head
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a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera
- lens hood -
(slang) a neighborhood
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a protective covering that is part of a plant
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an aggressive and violent young criminal
- strong armer
Verb
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cover with a hood
"The bandits were hooded"