hood
hood Lexical Profile
hood Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat, jacket, or sweatshirt.
"She pulled her hood up to protect her face from the biting wind and cold rain."
North American The hinged metal cover over the engine of a motor vehicle.
"He popped the hood of the car to check the oil levels before embarking on the long road trip."
A distinct neighborhood or district, especially in an urban area (often used colloquially as an abbreviation for neighborhood).
"Even after achieving massive success, the artist frequently returned to the hood where he grew up."
• verb
To cover someone or something with a hood, often to obscure vision or provide protection.
"The experienced falconer gently hooded the bird to keep it calm during the bumpy transport."
Word Nuance & Usage
In North American automotive terminology, the 'hood' refers to the engine cover, which corresponds to the British English term 'bonnet'.
• Rhymes for hood
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'hōd', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'hoed' and German 'Hut' (meaning 'hat').
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