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Meaning of the word hood in English

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hood

US /hʊd/
UK /hʊd/
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Noun

1.

a covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat or jacket

Example:
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She pulled her hood up to protect herself from the rain.
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The jacket has a detachable hood.
Synonym:
cowlbonnet
2.

the metal covering over the engine of a car

Example:
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He lifted the car's hood to check the engine.
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Smoke was coming from under the hood.
Synonym:
bonnet
3.

(informal, chiefly US) a neighborhood, especially one with a distinct character or reputation

Example:
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He grew up in the old hood, where everyone knew each other.
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The local kids hang out in the hood after school.
Synonym:
neighborhooddistrictarea
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