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Bonnet Definition & Meaning

bonnet
noun
  1. a hat tied under the chin
  2. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"
verb
  1. dress in a bonnet

"Bonnet" in song lyrics

See how bonnet is used in real songs:

  • "I'm the bee in your bonnet"
    Jesse Abraham — I Wanna Hear Y'all
  • "Live like Onyx, butter like Redman, the blue bonnet"
    Nine — Famaldahyde
  • "Females gettin hit in the bonnet"
    Pacewon — Okay, Alright

Usage tips for "bonnet"

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Frequently asked questions

What does bonnet mean?
a hat tied under the chin protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine" dress in a bonnet
What part of speech is bonnet?
Bonnet is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does bonnet have?
Bonnet has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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