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

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Hood as a Noun
Definitions of "Hood" as a noun
Synonyms of "Hood" as a noun (17 Words)
Usage Examples of "Hood" as a noun

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.*