General Definition: 1. A hinged curved covering over all of something or part of it, especially a car, or the action of opening or closing such a covering. As a Noun: 1. The covering of the space at the front of a car where the motor is usually located. English = hood, bonnet. 2. The covering of the space at the back of a car where you put things such as luggage. English = boot, trunk Note: 1. Signers often move the dominant hand to either end of the subordinate hand, representing the front or back of a car, as the case may be.