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Meaning of word hood from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Synonyms : goon, hoodlum, punk, strong-armer, thug, tough, toughie

Meaning : A protective covering that is part of a plant.

Synonyms : cap

Meaning : (slang) a neighborhood.

Meaning : A tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera.

Synonyms : lens hood

Meaning : (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head.

Meaning : Metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes.

Synonyms : exhaust hood

Meaning : The folding roof of a carriage.

Meaning : A headdress that protects the head and face.

Meaning : Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine.

Example : There are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars.
The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine.

Synonyms : bonnet, cowl, cowling

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

Meaning : Cover with a hood.

Example : The bandits were hooded.