hood (Meaning)
hood (n)
an aggressive and violent young criminal
a protective covering that is part of a plant
(slang) a neighborhood
a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera
(falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head
metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
the folding roof of a carriage
a headdress that protects the head and face
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
(zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
hood (v)
cover with a hood
hood (n.)
State; condition.
A covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment
A soft covering for the head, worn by women, which leaves only the face exposed.
A part of a monk's outer garment, with which he covers his head; a cowl.
A like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that may be drawn up over the head at pleasure.
An ornamental fold at the back of an academic gown or ecclesiastical vestment; as, a master's hood.
A covering for a horse's head.
A covering for a hawk's head and eyes. See Illust. of Falcon.
Anything resembling a hood in form or use
The top or head of a carriage.
A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind.
A projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the flue.
The top of a pump.
A covering for a mortar.
The hood-shaped upper petal of some flowers, as of monkshood; -- called also helmet.
A covering or porch for a companion hatch.
The endmost plank of a strake which reaches the stem or stern.
hood (v. t.)
To cover with a hood; to furnish with a hood or hood-shaped appendage.
To cover; to hide; to blind.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hood
hood Sentence Examples
- The boy pulled up the hood of his sweatshirt to shield himself from the rain.
- The car's hood was damaged in the accident, exposing the engine.
- The neighborhood was known for its numerous gangs, each with its own distinct hood.
- The snake's hood expanded as it prepared to strike.
- The firefighter wore a protective hood to prevent smoke inhalation.
- The mountain's hood was covered in snow, making it difficult to climb.
- The child hid under the hood of the bed, hoping to avoid being found.
- The eagle's hood was used to keep it calm and prevent it from attacking.
- The ship's hood deflected the wind and rain, providing shelter for the deck crew.
- The monk's hood covered his face, leaving only his eyes visible.
FAQs About the word hood
an aggressive and violent young criminal, a protective covering that is part of a plant, (slang) a neighborhood, a tubular attachment used to keep stray light o
bandit, assassin, gangster, criminal,thug, villain, thief, bully, gangsta, rowdy
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The boy pulled up the hood of his sweatshirt to shield himself from the rain.
The car's hood was damaged in the accident, exposing the engine.
The neighborhood was known for its numerous gangs, each with its own distinct hood.
The snake's hood expanded as it prepared to strike.
