Underhood

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beneath the hood of a vehicle. US, not-comparable

    "The idea that an automaker would maintain its own performance-tuning subsidiary is now accepted as a marketing necessity, a declaration of intent to stand tall among the names known for underhood firepower."

Example

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"The idea that an automaker would maintain its own performance-tuning subsidiary is now accepted as a marketing necessity, a declaration of intent to stand tall among the names known for underhood firepower."

Etymology

From under- + hood.

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