The difference between Bonnet and Hood

When used as nouns, bonnet means a type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin, whereas hood means a covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

When used as verbs, bonnet means to put a bonnet on, whereas hood means to cover something with a hood.

Hood is also adjective with the meaning: relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects.

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  1. Bonnet as a noun:

    A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.

  2. Bonnet as a noun:

    A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.

  3. Bonnet as a noun (by extension):

    The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.

  4. Bonnet as a noun (Australia, British, NZ, South Africa, automotive):

    The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car; a hood.

  5. Bonnet as a noun (nautical):

    A length of canvas attached to a fore-and-aft sail to increase the pulling power.

  6. Bonnet as a noun (obsolete, slang):

    An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.

  7. Bonnet as a noun:

    The second stomach of a ruminant.

  8. Bonnet as a noun (mycology):

    Anything resembling a bonnet (hat) in shape or use. A small defence work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire. A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc. A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks. A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft. In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers. A mushroom of the genus Mycena.

  1. Bonnet as a verb (transitive):

    To put a bonnet on.

  2. Bonnet as a verb (obsolete):

    To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.

  3. Bonnet as a verb (dated, transitive):

    To pull the bonnet or cap down over the head of.

  1. Hood as a noun:

    A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

  2. Hood as a noun:

    A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

  3. Hood as a noun:

    An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

  4. Hood as a noun (automotive):

    A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.

  5. Hood as a noun (US, automotive):

    The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.

  6. Hood as a noun:

    A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

  1. Hood as a verb:

    To cover something with a hood.

  1. Hood as a noun (slang):

    gangster, thug.

  1. Hood as an adjective:

    Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people's attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.

  1. Hood as a noun (slang):

    neighborhood.

    Examples:

    "What’s goin’ down in the hood?"

  1. Hood as a noun (UK):

    person wearing a hoodie.

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