state; condition.-a covering or garment for the head or the head and shoulders, often attached to the body garment-a soft covering for the head, worn by women, which leaves only the face exposed.-a part of a monk's outer garment, with which he covers his head; a cowl.-a like appendage to a cloak or loose overcoat, that may be drawn up over the head at pleasure.-an ornamental fold at the back of an academic gown or ecclesiastical vestment; as, a master's hood.-a covering for a horse's head.-a covering for a hawk's head and eyes. see illust. of falcon.-anything resembling a hood in form or use-the top or head of a carriage.-a chimney top, often contrived to secure a constant draught by turning with the wind.-a projecting cover above a hearth, forming the upper part of the fireplace, and confining the smoke to the flue.-the top of a pump.-a covering for a mortar.-the hood-shaped upper petal of some flowers, as of monkshood; -- called also helmet.-a covering or porch for a companion hatch.-the endmost plank of a strake which reaches the stem or stern.-to cover with a hood; to furnish with a hood or hood-shaped appendage.-to cover; to hide; to blind.