bonnet
noun/ˈbɑnɪt/
Frequency rank: #9,030 most common English word
Meaning
the hinged metal cover over the engine of a car (British English); also a type of hat tied under the chin.
Example sentence
She lifted the bonnet of the car to check the engine.
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