"spit hood" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spit hoods [plural]
Etymology: From spit + hood. Etymology templates: {{com|en|spit|hood}} spit + hood Head templates: {{en-noun}} spit hood (plural spit hoods)
  1. (law enforcement) A head restraint intended to prevent spitting and biting. Categories (topical): Law enforcement Synonyms: spit mask, mesh hood, spit guard, spithood
    Sense id: en-spit_hood-en-noun-AswLLbwA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, law-enforcement

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