hood
noun
a soft or flexible covering for the head and neck, either separate or attached to a cloak, coat, or the like.
hoodless
-
a word derived from
hood.
Example Sentences
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The team exposed the hoodless shrimp to shock waves from other shrimp and found that they became disoriented and lost motor control of their limbs, sometimes permanently, an indicator of brain damage.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 14, 2022
But in reality, the guys who welcomed me were hoodless, in their street clothes.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2019
Suddenly, a wiry man stood hoodless in front of them, wagging his cigar.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
Perches for hawks, in form like unto a crutch, were placed behind his chair; for these birds were usually taught to sit hoodless in the evening among company undisturbed.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
It was simply a shorter cloak than had been worn, and it was hoodless; for the great curled wigs with heavy locks well over the shoulders made hoods superfluous; and even impossible, for men's wear.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Alice Morse Earle
