hood

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. the metal cover over the engine of a car.

n. the hinged metal cover over the engine compartment of a motor vehicle.

“The mechanic opened the hood to check why the engine was making a noise.”

“Steam began to billow from under the hood, forcing the driver to pull over before the engine overheated completely.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal · Slang

n. a short way of saying 'neighborhood', often used for the area where you live.

n. a shortened form of 'neighborhood', frequently used to refer to one's local urban area or home district.

“He grew up in the hood and still visits his old friends there every weekend.”

“The artist's lyrics often reflect the challenges and community spirit of growing up in the hood during the nineties.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · Slang

n. a person who is a member of a gang or involved in crime.

n. a person involved in organized crime or street-level thuggery; a shortened form of 'hoodlum'.

“The old movie was about a group of hoods trying to rob a bank.”

“Local residents were concerned about the group of hoods that had begun loitering near the subway entrance after dark.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technology Technical

n. a cover or enclosure that protects a piece of equipment from above.

n. a protective canopy or enclosure designed to shield machinery or provide ventilation, such as an extractor fan.

“Make sure the exhaust hood is turned on while you are cooking.”

“The laboratory technician lowered the fume hood to ensure that no toxic gases escaped into the main workspace during the experiment.”

C2 · Proficiency Formal

v. to put a hood on something or someone.

v. to cover or provide with a hood; often used in the context of falconry or concealing a prisoner's face.

Español:encapuchar

“The falconer hooded the bird to keep it calm during the journey.”

“The guards hooded the prisoner before transporting him to the undisclosed location to prevent him from identifying the route.”

C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal

adj. relating to life in a tough city neighborhood.

adj. pertaining to the culture, lifestyle, or aesthetic of inner-city neighborhoods.

“He likes that hood style of music and clothing.”

“The film was praised for its authentic portrayal of hood life without relying on tired cinematic clichés.”