hood

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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.