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hood

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐ.ˈpo.tɐ/ca·po·ta

Definition

1

The folding roof of a convertible car.

Note: In American English, 'hood' typically refers to the engine cover (bonnet in UK English). 'Convertible top' is clearer.

Usage examples

He put the hood up as it started to rain.
The car's soft hood was showing signs of wear.

Common combinations

soft hoodto put the hood downfolding hoodhood mechanism