hood

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noun \ˈhu̇d\

Definition of hood

1a (1) : a flexible covering for the head and neck (2) : a protective covering for the head and faceb : a covering for a hawk's head and eyesc : a covering for a horse's head; also : blinder
2a : an ornamental scarf worn over an academic gown that indicates by its color the wearer's college or universityb : a color marking or crest on the head of an animal or an expansion of the head that suggests a hood
3a : something resembling a hood in form or useb : a cover for parts of mechanisms; specifically : the movable metal covering over the engine of an automobilec chiefly British : a top cover over the passenger section of a vehicle usually designed to be folded backd : an enclosure or canopy provided with a draft for carrying off fumes, sprays, smokes, or dustse : a covering for an opening (such as a companion hatch) on a boat

hood

transitive verb

hoodlike

play \ˈhu̇d-ˌlīk\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of hood

Middle English, from Old English hōd; akin to Old High German huot head covering, huota guard

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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Other Clothing Terms

babushka, brogue, bumbershoot, cravat, dishabille, furbelow, layette, raiment, spectator

hood

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noun \ˈhu̇d, ˈhüd\

Definition of hood

: hoodlum

hoody

play \ˈhu̇-dē, ˈhü-\ adjective

First Known Use of hood

1880

hood

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noun \ˈhu̇d\

variants: or

'hood

Definition of hood

: a neighborhood and especially an inner-city neighborhood; also : inner city

Origin and Etymology of hood

short for neighborhood

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First Known Use: 1967

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Hood

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biographical name \ˈhu̇d\

Definition of Hood

John Bell 1831–1879 American Confederate general

Hood

biographical name

Definition of Hood

Samuel 1724–1816 1st Viscount Hood British admiral

Hood

biographical name

Definition of Hood

Thomas 1799–1845 English poet

-hood

noun suffix

Definition of -hood

1 : state : condition : quality : character widowerhood hardihood
2 : time : period childhood
3 : instance of a (specified) state or quality falsehood
4 : individuals sharing a (specified) state or character brotherhood

Origin and Etymology of -hood

Middle English -hod, from Old English -hād; akin to Old High German -heit state, Goth haidus way, manner

HOOD Defined for English Language Learners

-hood

noun suffix

Definition of -hood for English Language Learners

: state : condition : quality
: people sharing a condition or character

HOOD Defined for Kids

hood

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noun \ˈhu̇d\

Definition of hood for Students

1 : a covering for the head and neck and sometimes the face
2 : the movable covering for an automobile engine
3 : a cover that is used especially to protect or shield something a lens hood