Definition of Cowl

Pronunciation: koul
n.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.
4.(aviation) a removable metal covering for an aircraft engine, providing streamlining to minimize wind resistance; - also called cowling.
5.a covering for a chimney or other ventilating shaft functioning to increase the draft.
1.A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for conveyance of water.


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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

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