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Word: Bonnet
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting a soft brimless hat for men): from Old French bonet, from medieval Latin abonnis ‘headgear’. bonnet (sense 1) dates from the late 15th century
ˈbɒnɪt
a woman's or child's hat tied under the chin and with a brim framing the face
Short Definition:woman's or child's hat
Examples:- these specially designed bonnets provide warmth, protection, and cushioning for babies
the hinged metal canopy covering the engine of a motor vehicle.
Short Definition:metal part covering vehicle engine
Examples:- he jumped on the bonnet of the car in an attempt to stop it going in the wrong direction
- there's a powerful sports car engine under the bonnet
a cowl on a chimney.
Short Definition:cowl on chimney
an additional canvas laced to the foot of a sail to catch more wind.
Short Definition:additional canvas laced to sail
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