bonnet (Meaning)
bonnet (n)
a hat tied under the chin
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
bonnet (v)
dress in a bonnet
bonnet (n.)
A headdress for men and boys; a cap.
A soft, elastic, very durable cap, made of thick, seamless woolen stuff, and worn by men in Scotland.
A covering for the head, worn by women, usually protecting more or less the back and sides of the head, but no part of the forehead. The shape of the bonnet varies greatly at different times; formerly the front part projected, and spread outward, like the mouth of a funnel.
Anything resembling a bonnet in shape or use
A small defense work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire.
A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc.
A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks.
A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft.
In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers.
An additional piece of canvas laced to the foot of a jib or foresail in moderate winds.
The second stomach of a ruminating animal.
An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid; a decoy.
The metal cover or shield over the motor.
bonnet (v. i.)
To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bonnet
Synonyms:
- picture hat
- cowboy hat
- baseball cap
- capuche
- skimmer
- stocking cap
- cap
- derby
- headgear
- high hat
- topper
- zucchetto
- chapeau
- cocked hat
- miter
- plug hat
- sou'wester
- silk hat
- boater
- hard hat
- stovepipe
- bowler
- kufi
- billycock
- headdress
- panama
- calotte
- opera hat
- ten-gallon hat
- service cap
- overseas cap
- casque
- lid
- Stetson
- porkpie hat
- garrison cap
- képi
- headpiece
- helm
- top hat
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bonnet Sentence Examples
- She wore a cozy woolen bonnet to keep her head warm in the chilly weather.
- The baby looked adorable in its little knitted bonnet.
- He adjusted his swimming goggles and pulled on his swimming bonnet before diving into the pool.
- In the winter, I always make sure to wear a thick bonnet to protect my ears from the cold.
- The character in the play wore a bonnet adorned with flowers, reflecting the fashion of the era.
- She knitted a new bonnet for her niece's doll as a thoughtful gift.
- The chef donned a traditional tall white bonnet while working in the kitchen.
- The team proudly wore matching bonnets during the charity race to show solidarity.
- The bonnet of the car was dented after the minor collision with the mailbox.
- She tucked her hair into her bonnet before putting on her motorcycle helmet for the ride.
FAQs About the word bonnet
a hat tied under the chin, protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine, dress in a bonnetA headdress for men and boys; a cap., A soft,
sunbonnet, pillbox, fedora, mitre, kepi, turban,hood, leghorn, sombrero, fez
No antonyms found.
She wore a cozy woolen bonnet to keep her head warm in the chilly weather.
The baby looked adorable in its little knitted bonnet.
He adjusted his swimming goggles and pulled on his swimming bonnet before diving into the pool.
In the winter, I always make sure to wear a thick bonnet to protect my ears from the cold.
