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(zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
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protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
e.g. there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars
e.g. the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine
Synonym: bonnet cowl cowling
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a headdress that protects the head and face
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the folding roof of a carriage
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metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
Synonym: exhaust hood
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(falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head
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a tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera
Synonym: lens hood
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(slang) a neighborhood
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a protective covering that is part of a plant
Synonym: cap
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an aggressive and violent young criminal
Synonym: hoodlum goon punk thug tough toughie strong-armer