HOOD

(noun) (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
(noun) protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
"there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars", "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"
synonyms : bonnet , cowl , cowling
(noun) a headdress that protects the head and face
(noun) the folding roof of a carriage
(noun) metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
synonyms : exhaust hood
(noun) (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head
(noun) a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera
synonyms : lens hood
(noun) (slang) a neighborhood
(noun) a protective covering that is part of a plant
synonyms : cap
(noun) an aggressive and violent young criminal
synonyms : goon , hoodlum , punk , strong-armer , thug , tough , toughie
(verb) cover with a hood
"The bandits were hooded"

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