hood

hood is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] State; condition. [Obs.] 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:

[3] A soft covering for the head, worn by women, which leaves only the face exposed.

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

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

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

[7] A covering for a horse`s head.

[8] Anything resembling a hood in form or use; as:

[9] The top or head of a carriage.

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

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

[12] The top of a pump.

[13] The endmost plank of a strake which reaches the stem or stern.

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