Phrase guide

spit hood

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A head restraint intended to prevent spitting and biting.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, law-enforcement

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: spit mask, mesh hood, spit guard

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From spit + hood.