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hood

[hood] / hʊd /


NOUN
a covering for vehicles and the like
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Video from newsgathering service OnScene.TV shows the truck’s hood lifted and the front of the SUV crushed from the collision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The Black Badge specification features a dark-anodized grille and hood figurine in the place of chrome brightwork—younger, fresher, more nocturnal, but also nicely understated, which I like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Looking under the hood of healthcare employment, Richardson said a lot of the gains are coming from hiring of home healthcare personnel, rather than for jobs at doctors offices, hospitals or nursing facilities.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The shift in net positioning is particularly notable, Kizemchuk said, because it could help explain the huge levels of dispersion spotted beneath the hood of the U.S. equity market earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Uncle Jet crossed in front of the truck, leaning against the hood for stability.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young