Definitions for: Cowl

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

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: cowling, hood

See Also: aeroplane, airplane, cover, plane, protection, protective cover, protective covering

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