(UK) An electrical kitchen device fitted over a cooker and connected to a flue designed to suck off any vapours from cooking.

plural of hooded seal

(chemistry) A ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken without the escape of noxious fumes into the local environment.

A fume hood

A protective device to prevent smoke inhalation, consisting of a translucent airtight bag that is sealed around a person's head while an air filter held in the mouth is used to breathe.

plural of black-hooded antshrike

One of 36 counties in Oregon, United States. County seat: Hood River.

(slang) Everything is all right; no problem; used to reassure someone.

(economics) Synonym of Hoover index

A village and bay in Fylingdales parish, Scarborough district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref NZ9505).