hood

Noun

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

• protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
  • there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars
    
  • the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine
    

• a headdress that protects the head and face

• the folding roof of a carriage

• metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

• (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head

• a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera

• (slang) a neighborhood

• a protective covering that is part of a plant

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

Verb

• cover with a hood
  • The bandits were hooded
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bonnet , cowl , cowling , exhaust hood , lens hood , cap , hoodlum , goon , punk , thug , tough , toughie , strong-armer