Driving

Hood

hʊd

noun

What does Hood mean?

The front cover over the engine.

Example sentence

"Pop the hood so I can check the oil."

American usage tip

'Bonnet' is British/Indian; say hood.

Related Driving words

Driver's license
The official permit to drive; also main US ID.
Windshield
The front glass of a car.
Speeding ticket
A fine for driving too fast.
Registration
Official paperwork proving your car is registered.
Fill up
To fully fuel your car.
Trunk
The rear storage space of a car.
Crosswalk
The marked path for pedestrians to cross.
Merge
To join moving traffic on a highway.

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