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Vocabulary Entry
bonnet
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of hat or head covering, often worn by women and children.
Example Sentences
"She wore a beautiful bonnet to the garden party."
"The old photograph showed a little girl with a frilly bonnet."
"He tipped his bonnet to greet the ladies as they passed."
V
verb
To cover or protect something, especially referring to the front of a car.
Example Sentences
"He decided to bonnet the car to keep the engine safe from debris."
"Make sure to bonnet the bicycle when it rains."
"They would always bonnet the furniture before moving it to avoid scratches."