This is the 12370th most frequent Russian word.
капот
Hood (of a car).
Here 'капот' is used to refer specifically to the hood of a car, indicating its functional part.
Я открыл капот старой машины.
I opened the hood of the old car.
In this sentence, 'капот' denotes the space and cover under which the car's engine is located, focusing on its protective role.
Под капотом скрывается мощный двигатель.
A powerful engine is hidden under the hood.
Here, 'капот' emphasizes the exterior surface of the car, affected by environmental factors like snow.