Definition of “hood”

noun

1. a covering for the head and neck and, sometimes, the face, worn separately or as part of a robe, cloak, or jacket ⇒ a monk's cowl is a hood
2. anything resembling a hood in shape or use (; specif.,)
   1. a fold of cloth over the back of an academic or ecclesiastical gown, judge's robe, etc., often with distinguishing colors to indicate the wearer's degree, college affiliation, etc.
   2. (US) the body panel that usually covers the engine of an automotive vehicle
   3. a protective canopy, as above a cookstove, often containing a fan, for exhausting heat, smoke, and fumes
   4. the cowl of a chimney
   5. a covering for a horse's head
   6. (falconry) the covering for a falcon's head when it is not chasing game
3. (zoology)
   1. a bird's crest
   2. the fold of skin near a cobra's head that expands when the snake is excited

transitive verb

4. to cover or provide with or as with a hood

noun

1. (slang) hoodlum

1. John Bell1831-79; Confederate general see Robin Hood
2. Thomas1799-1845; Eng. poet & humorist

1. Mountmountain of the Cascade Range, in N Oreg.: a peak of volcanic origin: 11,245 ft (3,427 m)

1. state, quality, condition ⇒ childhood
2. the whole group of (a specified class, profession, etc.) ⇒ priesthood

noun

1. (slang) neighborhood (also written ) hood