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Cowl Definition & Meaning

cowl
noun
  1. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"
  2. a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)
verb
  1. cover with or as with a cowl; "cowl the boys and veil the girls"

"Cowl" in song lyrics

See how cowl is used in real songs:

  • "And I got the cowl 50"
    Brotha Lynch Hung and Doomsday Productions — Frustrated
  • "simon cowl"
    AOL — AOL
  • "targa r1 seat cowl"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with cowl

Usage tips for "cowl"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cowl mean?
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine" a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk) cover with or as with a cowl; "cowl the boys and veil the girls"
What part of speech is cowl?
Cowl is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cowl have?
Cowl has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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