Lexic.us

Definition of Hood

1. Verb. Cover with a hood. "The bandits were hooded"

2. Noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.

3. Noun. A protective covering that is part of a plant.

4. Noun. (slang) a neighborhood.

5. Noun. A tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera.

6. Noun. (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head.

7. Noun. Metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes.

8. Noun. The folding roof of a carriage.

9. Noun. A headdress that protects the head and face.

10. Noun. Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine. "The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"

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

Definition of Hood

1. n. State; condition.

2. v. t. To cover with a hood; to furnish with a hood or hood-shaped appendage.

Definition of Hood

1. Adjective. Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people’s attachment to and love for their neighborhoods. ¹

2. Noun. A covering such as worn over one’s head. ¹

3. Noun. A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree. ¹

4. Noun. An enclosure that protects something, especially from above. ¹

5. Noun. (context: automotive) A soft top of a convertible car or carriage. ¹

6. Noun. (US automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle. Also known as a bonnet in other countries. ¹

7. Noun. (slang) gangster, thug. Short for hoodlum. ¹

8. Noun. (U.K.) abbreviation for hoodie, in the sense of a person wearing such a garment. ¹

9. Noun. (slang) neighborhood. ¹

10. Noun. A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes. ¹

11. Verb. To cover something with a hood. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hood

1. to furnish with a hood (a covering for the head) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Hood

1. 1. State; condition. "How could thou ween, through that disguised hood To hide thy state from being understood?" (Spenser) 2. A covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment; especially: A soft covering for the head, worn by women, which leaves only the face exposed. A part of a monk's outer garment, with which he covers his head; a cowl. "All hoods make not monks." . A like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that may be drawn up over the head at pleasure. An ornamental fold at the back of an academic gown or ecclesiastical vestment; as, a master's hood. A covering for a horse's head. A covering for a hawk's head and eyes. 3. Anything resembling a hood in form or use; as: The top or head of a carriage. A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind. A projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the flue. The top of a pump. A covering for a mortar. A covering or porch for a companion hatch. 4. The endmost plank of a strake which reaches the stem or stern. Origin: OE. Hood, hod, AS. Hod; akin to D. Hoed hat, G. Hut, OHG. Huot, also to E. Hat, and prob. To E. Heed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hood

honu honus honyock honyocks hoo hoo-hahs hoo-has hoo man hooah hooch

hooches hoochie hoochies hood (current term) hood latch hood ornament hood ornaments hood rats hood rich hooded

hooded cloak hooded coat hooded crow hooded crows hooded ladies' tresses hooded merganser hooded pitcher plant

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