as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
when a gang of hoods started hanging out in front of the store, customers went elsewhere
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as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
counterfeiters conducting their affairs under a hood of secrecy
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Recent Examples of hood
Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
It’s made with a large hood and nylon fabric that’s water-resistant to keep you dry.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Many also have a chrome grill, fifth wheel and pop trunk in the back with a flying goddess ornament on the front hood.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Nov. 2024
The coat has a fuzzy lining and cotton padding inside for extra warmth, plus a detachable hood and drawstring hem at the waist to help keep the cold out.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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In fact, under the hood, the X6 uses an older drive interface (Serial AT Attachment, or SATA), which was more common with spinning hard drives.
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“Hood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hood. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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