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Cowl

Cowl Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Cowl? [n] protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine [v] cover with a cowl Synonyms \| Synonyms for Cowl: cowling \| hood Related Terms \| Find terms related to Cowl: blanket \| cloak \| coat \| cover \| coverage \| covering \| covert \| coverture \| cowling \| curtain \| drape \| drapery \| guise \| hanging \| hood \| housing \| mantle \| mask \| pall \| screen \| shelter \| shield \| shroud \| veil \| vestment See Also \| aeroplane \| airplane \| cover \| plane \| protection \| protective cover \| protective covering Cowl In Webster's Dictionary \Cowl\ (koul), n. [AS. cuhle, cugle, cugele; cf. dial. G. kogel, gugel, OF. coule, goule; all fr. LL. cuculla, cucullus, fr. L. cucullus cap, hood; perh. akin to celare to conceal, cella cell. Cf. {Cucullate}.] 1. A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name was also applied to the hood and garment together. What differ more, you cry, than crown and cowl? --Pope. 2. A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to improve the draft of a chimney, ventilating shaft, etc. 3. A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive. \Cowl\, n. [Cf. OF. cuvele, cuvel, dim. of F. cuve tub, vat, fr. L. cupa. See {Cup}.] A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for conveyance of water. --Johnson.

Cowl Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cowl?

[n] protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
[v] cover with a cowl

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cowl: cowling | hood

Cowl In Webster's Dictionary

\Cowl\ (koul), n. [AS. cuhle, cugle, cugele; cf. dial. G.
kogel, gugel, OF. coule, goule; all fr. LL. cuculla,
cucullus, fr. L. cucullus cap, hood; perh. akin to celare to
conceal, cella cell. Cf. {Cucullate}.]
1. A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name
   was also applied to the hood and garment together.

         What differ more, you cry, than crown and cowl?
                                               --Pope.

2. A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to
   improve the draft of a chimney, ventilating shaft, etc.

3. A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive.


\Cowl\, n. [Cf. OF. cuvele, cuvel, dim. of F. cuve tub,
vat, fr. L. cupa. See {Cup}.]
A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for
conveyance of water. --Johnson.

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