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hood or·na·ment

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hood ornamentnoun

    an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer

Wiktionary

  1. hood ornamentnoun

    A decorative object fastened on a car's hood, often symbolizing the manufacturer or brand; sometimes fixed to the radiator cap

Wikipedia

  1. Hood ornament

    A hood ornament (or bonnet ornament in Commonwealth English), also called, motor mascot, or car mascot is a specially crafted model which symbolizes a car company like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.

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  1. hood ornament

    A hood ornament is a decorative component, often made of metal, positioned on the hood or bonnet of a vehicle. Its design usually reflects the manufacturer's logo or symbol and it can also be a status symbol. The ornament is often used to signify the brand or model of the vehicle. In the past, hood ornaments were common, but they have become less popular in modern times due to safety considerations.

Wikidata

  1. Hood ornament

    A hood/bonnet ornament, radiator cap, motor mascot or car mascot is a specially crafted model which symbolizes a car company like a badge, located on the front center portion of the hood. It has been used as an adornment nearly since the inception of automobiles.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hood ornament in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hood ornament in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of hood ornament in a Sentence

  1. David Mamet:

    An unidentified man in nailhead denim was fished out of the Chicago River, wrapped in chains locked to a Duesenberg hood ornament.


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