hood Definition

1. A flexible covering for the whole head and back of the neck, often attached to a coat at the collar.
2. A folding and often removable roof or cover on a car, push-chair, etc.
(N Amer)
3. A car bonnet.
4. An ornamental loop of material worn as part of academic dress, specifically coloured according to the university and degree obtained.
5. A covering for a hawk's head.
6. Any projecting or protective covering.
7. The expanding section of a cobra's neck.

hooded, hooding
1. To cover with a hood; to blind.

1. slang
A hoodlum.