Sekirov Dictionary

bonnet

UK /ˈbɒnɪt/US /ˈbɑnɪt/

noun16

  1. A type of hat, once widely worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin; now uncommonly worn except in certain religious sects.
  2. (Commonwealth) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor car.
  3. Anything resembling a bonnet (hat) in shape or use.
  4. A small defence work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire.
  5. A metallic canopy over an opening, such as chimney or fireplace, used to increase draught.
  6. A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks.
  7. A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft.
  8. In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers.
  9. A mushroom of the genus Mycena.
  10. A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.
  11. A mushroom-shaped satin cap with an elastic headband used to protect kinky hair, especially while sleeping.
  12. A length of canvas attached to a fore-and-aft sail to increase the pulling power.
  13. The second stomach of a ruminant.
  14. The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.
  15. (historical) A ducat, an old Scottish coin worth 40 shillings.
  16. (slang, no longer used) An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.

verb3

  1. To put a bonnet on.
  2. (old-fashioned) To pull the bonnet or cap down over the eyes of.
  3. (no longer used) To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.
forms

bonneted · bonnetted · bonneting · bonnetting · bonnets

Phrases with bonnet

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