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The flat piece of metal that covers the engine of automotive vehicles and protects the internal mechanisms. The hood can be locked with a latch and has hinges so that it can be opened to access the engine.
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"Car Hood" by John Lloyd is licensed under CC BY.
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Merriam-Webster.com
N.d. Hood. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hood, accessed January 9, 2015.