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hood

 
 
pronunciation:
hUd
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a covering for the head and neck that may be attached to a coat, jacket, or other piece of clothing.
It was raining, so she put the hood of her jacket over her head.
 
definition 2: the metal lid that covers a car's engine.
The mechanic lifted the hood to check the oil.
 
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derivations: hoodless (adj.), hoodlike (adj.)
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