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hood

noun
  1. (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
  2. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
    “there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars”
    bonnetcowlcowling
  3. a headdress that protects the head and face
  4. the folding roof of a carriage
  5. metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
    exhaust hood
  6. (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head
  7. a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera
    lens hood
  8. (slang) a neighborhood
  9. a protective covering that is part of a plant
    cap
  10. an aggressive and violent young criminal
    toughpunktoughiehoodlumgoonthugstrong-armer
verb
  1. cover with a hood
    “The bandits were hooded”