hood definition

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(03 Feb )

1. State; condition. "How could thou ween, through that disguised hood To hide thy state from being understood?" (Spenser)

2. A covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment; especially: A soft covering for the head, worn by women, which leaves only the face exposed.

A part of a monk's outer garment, with which he covers his head; a cowl. "All hoods make not monks." .

A like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that may be drawn up over the head at pleasure.

An ornamental fold at the back of an academic gown or ecclesiastical vestment; as, a master's hood.

A covering for a horse's head.

<veterinary> A covering for a hawk's head and eyes.

3. Anything resembling a hood in form or use; as: The top or head of a carriage.

A chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind.

A projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the flue.

The top of a pump.

A covering for a mortar.

<botany> A covering or porch for a companion hatch.

4. The endmost plank of a strake which reaches the stem or stern.

Origin: OE. Hood, hod, AS. Hod; akin to D. Hoed hat, G. Hut, OHG. Huot, also to E. Hat, and prob. To E. Heed.