bonnet
- hood
In British English, the metal cover over the engine of a car is called the bonnet.
I lifted the bonnet to see what the problem was.
In American English, it is called the hood.
I looked under the hood to watch the mechanic at work.
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bonnet
- hood In British English, the metal cover over the engine of a car is called the bonnet. I lifted the bonnet to see what the problem was. In American English, it is called the hood. I looked under the hood to watch the mechanic at work. Forum discussions with the word(s) "bonnet top" in the title: No titles with the word(s) "bonnet top".
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