Hood
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-007035
The hinged cover over the engine compartment of a motor vehicle, known as a bonnet in British English. It protects the engine, battery, and other components from the elements and allows access for maintenance and repair. Modern hoods are designed as part of the vehicle's safety system, incorporating crumple zones to absorb energy during a frontal collision.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-007035 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Verdeck; Spanish: capota; French: capote |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The hinged cover over the engine compartment of a motor vehicle, known as a bonnet in British English. It protects the engine, battery, and other components from the elements and allows access for maintenance and repair. Modern hoods are designed as part of the vehicle's safety system, incorporating crumple zones to absorb energy during a frontal collision.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Verdeck",
"es": "capota",
"fr": "capote"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hood/"
}
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