plural hoods
1
a(1)
: a flexible covering for the head and neck
(2)
: a protective covering for the head and face
b
: a covering for a hawk's head and eyes
c
: a covering for a horse's head
also
: blinder
2
a
: an ornamental scarf worn over an academic gown that indicates by its color the wearer's college or university
b
: a color marking or crest on the head of an animal or an expansion of the head that suggests a hood
3
a
: something resembling a hood in form or use
b
: a cover for parts of mechanisms
specifically
: the movable metal covering over the engine of an automobile
c
chiefly British
: a top cover over the passenger section of a vehicle usually designed to be folded back
d
: an enclosure or canopy provided with a draft for carrying off fumes, sprays, smokes, or dusts
e
: a covering for an opening (such as a companion hatch) on a boat
hood
transitive verb
variants
or 'hood
plural hoods or 'hoods
informal
: a neighborhood and especially an inner-city neighborhood
also
: inner city
plural hoods
informal
: hoodlum
… he understands the hood's plight that led him to crime.—
Scott Waldyn
Scott WaldynNamed for his [Elvis Presley's] iconic song of the same name, Jailhouse Rock centers on Vince Everett, a young hood serving a one-year jail sentence for manslaughter.—Jake Dee
Jake Dee1
: 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
Synonyms
Examples of hood in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebStack Commerce, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
One thing that could be an issue is the fact that the hood drawstrings are on the inside of the hood.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Photo : James Lipman, courtesy of the Morgan Motor Company
The driver, seated low, must rely on the hood and front fenders as reference points when piloting the machine.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The standards also recommend the use of gloves, a respirator, a fume hood, and the availability of naloxone.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
The 9 Best Stroller and Car Seat Combos for Families on the Go
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$63
The Comfy's name says it all: This cozy wearable blanket will envelop the expecting caregiver with plush lining, including a lined hood.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Tyga’s look was a crocodile print moto-style jacket that also featured a hood made of a lightweight gray tie-dye style fabric.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Mar. 2024
So that’s the wonky parts under the hood that most people don’t think about anymore.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2024
Under the hood, this laptop mixes in an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, which is a great and powerful combination.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
Under the hood, the A10 Fusion chip delivers smooth performance for everyday tasks.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 4 Apr. 2024
One thing that could be an issue is the fact that the hood drawstrings are on the inside of the hood.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Photo : James Lipman, courtesy of the Morgan Motor Company
The driver, seated low, must rely on the hood and front fenders as reference points when piloting the machine.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The standards also recommend the use of gloves, a respirator, a fume hood, and the availability of naloxone.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2024
The 9 Best Stroller and Car Seat Combos for Families on the Go
The Comfy Original Quarter-Zip
$63
The Comfy's name says it all: This cozy wearable blanket will envelop the expecting caregiver with plush lining, including a lined hood.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
Tyga’s look was a crocodile print moto-style jacket that also featured a hood made of a lightweight gray tie-dye style fabric.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Mar. 2024
So that’s the wonky parts under the hood that most people don’t think about anymore.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 25 Mar. 2024
Under the hood, this laptop mixes in an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, which is a great and powerful combination.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2024
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hood
1 of 3 noun1
: a soft covering for the head and neck often attached to a coat or cape
2
: a marking, crest, or fold on the head of an animal
3
a
: something resembling a hood in form or use
b
: a cover for parts of mechanisms
especially
: the movable metal covering over the engine of an automobile
c
: an enclosure provided with a draft for carrying off disagreeable or harmful fumes, sprays, or dust
hooded
adjective
-əd
-hood
3 of 3 noun suffixˌhu̇d
1
: state : condition : quality
hardihood
2
: time : period
childhood
3
: instance of a state or quality
falsehood
4
: individuals sharing a state or character
brotherhood
Etymology
Noun suffix
Old English hād "condition, quality"
Biographical Definition
Hood
2 of 3biographical name (2)
Samuel 1724–1816 1st Viscount Hood British admiral
Hood
3 of 3biographical name (3)
Thomas 1799–1845 English poet
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