Hood

usgb/hʊd/
noun

A soft or flexible covering for the head and neck.

He pulled up the hood of his jacket to protect his face from the cold and wind.
Visual representation of "hood" - A soft or flexible covering for the head and neck

Often appears as...

  • pull up the hood
  • hood on jacket
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Weather Protection

Use 'hood' to refer to the part of a coat that shields you from bad weather.

Illustration for Weather Protection
She put on her hood to keep the rain off her face.
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Anonymous or Hidden

'Hood' can suggest someone wants to conceal their identity or remain unnoticed.

Illustration for Anonymous or Hidden
He slipped the hood over his head, blending into the crowd.
Visual representation of the word "Hood"

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