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noun (1)

ˈhu̇d

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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ˈhu̇d

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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The scuba-fit hood provided extra warmth and protection for the neck and head when pulled up and was lightweight enough not to flop around annoyingly when not in use. —

Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024 The front pockets are convenient, and the hood offers adjustable drawstrings. —

Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024 In the photo, Stewart can be seen all bundled up in a white snow jacket with brown fur lining the hood, with a blue sweater underneath. —

Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024 Police have released several images of the shooter in which the gunman can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack, USA TODAY reports. —

George Petras, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hood