hood

[ hood ]

/ hʊd /

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noun

a soft or flexible covering for the head and neck, either separate or attached to a cloak, coat, or the like.

something resembling or suggesting such a covering, especially in shape, as certain petals or sepals.

the hinged, movable part of an automobile body covering the engine.

British. the roof of a carriage.

a metal cover or canopy for a stove, ventilator, etc.

Falconry. a cover for the entire head of a hawk, used when the bird is not in pursuit of game.

an ornamental ruffle or fold on the back of the shoulders of an academic gown, jurist's robe, etc.

a crest or band of color on the head of certain birds and animals.

verb (used with object)

to furnish with a hood.

to cover with or as if with a hood.

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Origin of hood

before 900; 1925–30, Americanismfor def. 3; Middle English hode,Old English hōd; cognate with Old Frisian hōde,Dutch hoed,German Huthat

OTHER WORDS FROM hood

hoodless, adjectivehoodlike, adjective

Words nearby hood

Hon. Sec., Honshu, hoo, hooch, hoochinoo, hood, hooded, hooded crow, hooded seal, hooded top, hooded warbler

Definition for hood (2 of 5)

hood²

[ hood, hood ]

/ hʊd, hud /

noun Slang.

a hoodlum.

Origin of hood

First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Definition for hood (3 of 5)

'hood

or hood

[ hood ]

/ hʊd /

noun Slang.

a neighborhood, especially an urban neighborhood inhabited predominantly by African Americans of low socioeconomic status: It’s hard for these kids to break the cycle of poverty and get out of the 'hood.

Origin of 'hood

First recorded in 1965–70; from African American Vernacular English; by shortening

Definition for hood (4 of 5)

Hood

[ hood ]

/ hʊd /

noun

John Bell, 1831–79, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.

Raymond Math·ew·son

[math-yoo-suhn], /ˈmæθ yu sən/, 1881–1934, U.S. architect.

Robin. Robin Hood.

Thomas, 1799–1845, English poet and humorist.

Mount, a volcanic peak in N Oregon, in the Cascade Range. 11,253 feet (3,430 meters).

Definition for hood (5 of 5)

-hood

a native English suffix denoting state, condition, character, nature, etc., or a body of persons of a particular character or class, formerly used in the formation of nouns: childhood; likelihood; knighthood; priesthood.

Origin of -hood

Middle English -hode, -hod,Old English -hād (cognate with German -heit), special use of hād condition, state, order, quality, rank

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Example sentences from the Web for hood

Micah is 10 years old and he had a coat geared to the season, a Patagonia winter jacket with a hood.
The Wildly Peaceful, Human, Almost Boring, Ultimately Great New York City Protests for Eric Garner|Mike Barnicle|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As McSpadden wailed in grief, Head climbed on the hood of the car to console her.
The Baptism of Michael Brown Sr. and Ferguson’s Baptism by Fire|Justin Glawe|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They should put dude down in the hood and let him get what he deserves.
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In the past six years they have helped launching the careers of Alexander Wang, Hood by Air and Altuzarra, just to name a few.
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The polite term is urban crime fiction, but what they are really called is “hood books.”
Prisoners Get Cultural Fix with 8-Tracks and Bootleg Cassettes|Daniel Genis|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All he asked in return was that Hood would give him the opportunity of making his personal acquaintance.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. I (of 4).--1841-1857|Charles L. Graves
Gracefully she raises her veil over her Spanish hood, and advances cautiously, as the old man closes the door behind her.
An Outcast|F. Colburn Adams
Very likely there are others near, but standing with their hood of green leaf towards you, and therefore hidden.
Nature Near London|Richard Jefferies
Off came the falcon's hood, and his brilliant eyes winked rapidly as they were getting accustomed again to the light.
Ned, the son of Webb|William O. Stoddard
And she made me leave hold, but yet as though it were by chance, for she came between us to put my hood straight.
Margery [Gred], Complete|Georg Ebers

British Dictionary definitions for hood (1 of 5)

hood¹

/ (hʊd) /

noun

a loose head covering either attached to a cloak or coat or made as a separate garment

something resembling this in shape or use

the US and Canadian name for bonnet (def. 3)

the folding roof of a convertible car

a hoodlike garment worn over an academic gown, indicating its wearer's degree and university

falconry a close-fitting cover, placed over the head and eyes of a falcon to keep it quiet when not hunting

biology a structure or marking, such as the fold of skin on the head of a cobra, that covers or appears to cover the head or some similar part

verb

(tr) to cover or provide with or as if with a hood

Derived forms of hood

hoodless, adjectivehoodlike, adjective

Word Origin for hood

Old English hōd; related to Old High German huot hat, Middle Dutch hoet, Latin cassis helmet; see hat

British Dictionary definitions for hood (2 of 5)

hood²

/ (hʊd) /

noun

slang short for hoodlum (def. 1)

British Dictionary definitions for hood (3 of 5)

'hood

/ (hʊd) /

noun

slang, mainly US short for neighbourhood

British Dictionary definitions for hood (4 of 5)

Hood

/ (hʊd) /

noun

Robin See Robin Hood

Samuel, 1st Viscount. 1724–1816, British admiral. He fought successfully against the French during the American Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars

Thomas. 1799–1845, British poet and humorist: his work includes protest poetry, such as The Song of the Shirt (1843) and The Bridge of Sighs (1844)

British Dictionary definitions for hood (5 of 5)

-hood

suffix forming nouns

indicating state or condition of beingmanhood; adulthood

indicating a body of personsknighthood; priesthood

Word Origin for -hood

Old English -hād

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