Hood Meaning

There are 11 meaning(s) for word Hood

Meaning 1 : a protective covering that is part of a plant

    Synonyms : cap
Meaning 2 : protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

    Example : there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars

    Synonyms : bonnet,  cowl,  cowling
Meaning 3 : an aggressive and violent young criminal

    Synonyms : goon,  hoodlum,  punk,  strong-armer,  thug,  tough,  toughie
Meaning 4 : metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

    Synonyms : exhaust hood
Meaning 5 : a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

    Synonyms : lens hood
Meaning 6 : a headdress that protects the head and face

Meaning 7 : cover with a hood

    Example : The bandits were hooded

Meaning 8 : (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

Meaning 9 : (slang) a neighborhood

Meaning 10 : the folding roof of a carriage

Meaning 11 : (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal

How to Pronounce Hood

  • hʊd