bonnet

The cover at the front of a car that opens to let you reach the engine.

• Open the bonnet, please.
• The mechanic looked under the bonnet.
• Smoke was coming from beneath the car’s bonnet.

Similar words: hood

Common phrases: car bonnet, under the bonnet, open the bonnet

A hat that covers the hair and ears and is held in place by ties under the chin.

• The baby wore a white bonnet.
• She tied her bonnet under her chin.
• The women wore long dresses and matching bonnets.

Common phrases: baby bonnet, straw bonnet, wear a bonnet

A traditional soft wool hat worn by men and boys in Scotland.

• He wore a tartan bonnet.
• The dancers adjusted their bonnets before the performance.
• His woollen bonnet matched his kilt.

Similar words: tam o’ shanter

Common phrases: Scottish bonnet, woollen bonnet, tartan bonnet

A metal cover over a heater, fireplace, or air opening.

• The heater has a metal bonnet.
• Remove the bonnet before cleaning the ventilator.
• The damaged bonnet above the fireplace needs replacing.

Similar words: cowl, cover

Common phrases: heater bonnet, metal bonnet, ventilator bonnet