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Cowl

Cowl Meaning & Definition
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.

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