HOOD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HOOD?

Need another word that means the same as “hood”? Find 17 synonyms for “hood” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Hood” are: cap, bonnet, cowl, cowling, goon, hoodlum, punk, strong-armer, thug, tough, toughie, exhaust hood, lens hood, head covering, snood, scarf, head scarf

Hood as a Noun

Definitions of "Hood" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “hood” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A covering for the head and neck with an opening for the face, typically forming part of a coat or cloak.
• The hinged metal canopy covering the engine of a motor vehicle; the bonnet.
• A tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera.
• A leather covering for a hawk's head.
• Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine.
• A canopy to protect users of machinery or to remove fumes from it.
• A neighborhood.
• (slang) a neighborhood.
• A large hood-shaped piece of fabric, typically trimmed with fur or a similar material, worn over the shoulders of a university gown or a surplice to indicate the wearer's degree.
• A headdress that protects the head and face.
• A thing resembling a hood in shape or use.
• The folding roof of a carriage.
• An aggressive and violent young criminal.
• A structure or marking resembling a hood on the head or neck of an animal.
• (falconry) a leather covering for a hawk's head.
• The upper part of the flower of a plant such as a dead-nettle.
• A leather covering for a hawk's head.
• Metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes.
• A protective covering that is part of a plant.
• An expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal.
• A folding waterproof cover of a car, pram, etc.
• (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal.

Synonyms of "Hood" as a noun (17 Words)

bonnet	An additional canvas laced to the foot of a sail to catch more wind.
cap	A player to whom a cap is awarded. They established a cap for prices.
cowl	A monk’s hooded, sleeveless habit. The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane s engine.
cowling	Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine. The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane s engine.
exhaust hood	Gases ejected from an engine as waste products.
goon	A violent, aggressive person who is hired to intimidate or harm people. He hired goons to hunt down supporters.
head covering	A tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk.
head scarf	The part in the front or nearest the viewer.
hoodlum	A violent criminal or troublemaker; a hooligan or gangster. They were the professional gangsters of New York hoodlums and racketeers.
lens hood	A tubular attachment used to keep stray light out of the lens of a camera.
punk	A teenager or young adult who is a performer or enthusiast of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture. He determined to be made into no one s punk.
scarf	A length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head. A silk scarf.
snood	An ornamental net in the shape of a bag that confines a woman’s hair; pins or ties at the back of the head. A bit of silver paper wrapped on the snood often triggers a bite.
strong-armer	An aggressive and violent young criminal.
tough	A cruel and brutal fellow. A gang of toughs.
toughie	A person who is tough and determined. She was a toughie on the phone.

Usage Examples of "Hood" as a noun

• A jacket with a detachable hood.
• The hood of a rearing cobra.
• There are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars.