hood
Translation
head covering, range hood, car engine cover, convertible top
Examples
He pulled his hood up against the rain.
He pulled his hood up against the rain.
We need to clean the cooker hood.
We need to clean the range hood.
It's a convertible car with a canvas hood.
It's a convertible car with a canvas top.
Grammar Patterns
a ((coat/jacket)) with a hood a piece of clothing with an attached head covering He pulled his hood up against the rain.
a ((range)) hood a device over a stove to remove steam We need to clean the range hood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cowl, capuche (for clothing); canopy, cover (for objects)
Etymology
From Old English 'hōd', related to 'hat' and 'head'. The core idea is a head covering.
Memory Tips
A 'hood' covers your head, like a range 'hood' covers the stove, or a car 'hood' covers the engine.