hood
nounfeminine/kɐ.ˈpo.tɐ/medium
ca·po·ta
Definition
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.
He put the hood up as it started to rain.
The car's soft hood was showing signs of wear.
Common collocations
soft hoodto put the hood downfolding hoodhood mechanism
Etymology
Do francês 'capote'.