a soft or flexible covering for the head and neck, either separate or attached to a cloak, coat, or the like.

something resembling or suggesting such a covering, esp. in shape, as certain petals or sepals.

the hinged, movable part of an automobile body covering the engine.

British . the roof of a carriage.

a metal cover or canopy for a stove, ventilator, etc.

Falconry . a cover for the entire head of a hawk, used when the bird is not in pursuit of game.

an ornamental ruffle or fold on the back of the shoulders of an academic gown, jurist's robe, etc.

a crest or band of color on the head of certain birds and animals.

to furnish with a hood.

to cover with or as if with a hood.

noun

cowl , shawl , bonnet , protector , coif , capuche , veil , wimple , capuchin , kerchief , mantle , mantilla , babushka , yashmak , purdah , hat , canopy , awning , shade , carriage top , auto top , calash , cover , hoodlum , ruffian , tough , mug , roughneck , rowdy , almuce , amice , bashlyk (russia) , blind , camail , cap , capoch , capote , chapel , chaperon , cloak , covering , fascinator , helmet , hide , mask , scarf , tippet , top