bonnet (n.)

  1. a hat tied under the chin

    [ Syn: poke bonnet ]

  2. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars; the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the planes engine

    [ Syn: hood , cowl , cowling ]

    bonnet (v.)

  1. dress in a bonnet

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