hood ornament
Automotive nose art
A hood ornament is a decorative emblem mounted on the hood of a car, typically at the front above the grille.
Classic examples include the Mercedes-Benz star and Rolls-Royce's Spirit of Ecstasy figure.
Once common on luxury vehicles, hood ornaments have largely disappeared from modern car design due to aerodynamics and pedestrian safety concerns.
Figuratively, a hood ornament is someone kept around for appearances rather than function: She's just a hood ornament on his arm at company events.
Reflective metal coating
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- mascotGroup's symbolic figure
- grilleProtective metal grating
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
logo · marque · crest · trim · finial · radiator cap · leaping · figurehead
Shaped three-dimensional art
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- chromeReflective metal coating
- motifRecurring thematic element
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
plating · engraving · art deco · streamlined · winged · goddess · animal · custom
Reputation commanding admiration
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- wealthAbundance of valuable resources
exclusivity · affluence · sophistication · refinement · premium · high-end · opulence · class
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- restorationReturning something to condition
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
memorabilia · automobilia · patina · authentic · original · rare · museum · auction
chrome
Reflective metal coating
badge · logo · marque · crest · trim · finial · radiator cap · leaping · figurehead · aerodynamics
sculpture
Shaped three-dimensional art
embellishment · plating · engraving · art deco · streamlined · winged · goddess · animal · custom · aftermarket
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
wealth · exclusivity · affluence · sophistication · refinement · premium · high-end · opulence · class · bespoke
vintage
Quality from past eras
- classicOf lasting excellence
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- restorationReturning something to condition
nostalgia · memorabilia · automobilia · patina · authentic · original · rare · museum · auction · provenance
- hood accessories
- car accessoriesseat cover, windshield wipers, seat covers, air freshener, cup holder
- car stylingbody kit, custom paint, paint job, spoiler, rims
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- vintage car partscarburetor, carburetors, distributor, chrome bumper, chrome bumpers
- car logosprancing horse, bowtie, propeller, trident, bull
hood ornamenttailpipe
Vehicle's emission outlet
trailer hitch · exhaust pipe · bumper sticker · mud flaps · rear bumper
hood ornamentundercarriage
Framework beneath a vehicle
engine block · transmission · muffler · chassis · axle
hood ornamentengine
Machine producing motion
steering wheel · brakes · transmission · fuel tank · windshield wipers
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