hood
Pronunciation: [hʊd]
Context: "clothing"
(noun) a part of a piece of clothing that you can pull over your head. It's like a little blanket for your head. You usually find it on jackets and sweatshirts.
Example
She wore her favorite sweatshirt with a hood to keep warm.
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He didn't like wearing jackets without hoods because he felt cold.
Example
Do you prefer a coat with a hood or without one?
Context: "vehicle"
(noun) the part of a car that covers the engine. It's like a door on top of the engine that you can open to check the parts inside.
Example
He opened the hood of the car to check the oil level.
Example
The hood was so rusted that it couldn't close properly.
Example
Can you show me how to open the hood of the car?
Context: "headwear"
(noun) a type of head covering often worn by people, like a hooded cloak or a traditional hood worn by certain groups. It can be part of special clothes.
Example
The wizard's hood added mystery to his costume.
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She didn't want to wear a hood because it blocked her view.
Example
What kind of hoods are typically seen in movies?
Context: "enclose"
(verb) to cover or enclose something with a hood. It's like putting a roof or a lid over something to keep it safe.
Example
The kids huddled together and hooded themselves with their jackets.
Example
They didn't hood the food properly, so it got cold too quickly.
Example
Did you remember to hood the leftovers before putting them in the fridge?