hood (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “hood”

1. a covering for the head, usually attached to a larger garment
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   She pulled her hood over her head to protect herself from the rain.
2. the hinged cover over the engine of a vehicle
   He lifted the hood to check the engine.
3. a soft roof of a convertible car
   They lowered the hood to enjoy the fresh air.
4. a fold of cloth worn around the neck and shoulders by academics during ceremonies
   She wore a red hood to signify her degree.
5. an expanded part of an animal's body, such as the cobra's hood
   The snake spread its hood when threatened.
6. (falconry) a head covering placed on a falcon to keep it calm
   The falconer removed the hood when it was time to fly the bird.
7. (slang) a gangster or troublemaker
   The hoods were causing problems in the neighborhood.
8. (slang) a person's own neighbourhood
   I'm going to meet the boys in the hood.

verb “hood”

1. to cover something with a hood
   The falconer hooded the bird to keep it calm.

adjective “hood”

1. (slang) relating to inner-city life or culture
   His music is very hood, reflecting his urban roots.