bonnet

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A headdress for men and boys; a cap.

2. 2noun

   A soft, elastic, very durable cap, made of thick, seamless woolen stuff, and worn by men in Scotland.

3. 3noun

   A covering for the head, worn by women, usually protecting more or less the back and sides of the head, but no part of the forehead. The shape of the bonnet varies greatly at different times; formerly the front part projected, and spread outward, like the mouth of a funnel.

4. 4noun

   Anything resembling a bonnet in shape or use

5. 5noun

   A small defense work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire.

6. 6noun

   A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc.

7. 7noun

   A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks.

8. 8noun

   A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft.

9. 9noun

   In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers.

10. 10noun

    An additional piece of canvas laced to the foot of a jib or foresail in moderate winds.

11. 11noun

    The second stomach of a ruminating animal.

12. 12noun

    An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid; a decoy.

13. 13intransitive verb

    To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.

14. 14noun

    a hat tied under the chin

15. 15noun

    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 plane's engine"

    Synonyms

    cowlcowlinghood
16. 16verb

    dress in a bonnet