Definition of cowl - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingDated monk's hood or hooded robeDated
- The monk wore a traditional cowl.
2.
architectureTECH. cover fitted to a chimney to increase ventilationTECH.
- The cowl on the chimney prevented backflow.
3.
ship ventilatorTECH. ship's ventilator with a bell-shaped topTECH.
- The cowl directed fresh air below deck.
4.
machineryRare protective cover over an engineRare
- The mechanic removed the cowl to fix the engine.
5.
birthDated amnion shrouding a baby's head at birthDated
- The baby was born with a cowl.
Verb
1.
coveringRare cover by placing a loose hood over an engine or personRare
- The mechanic cowled the engine before testing it.
2.
religionDated initiate someone into monastic lifeDated
- He was cowled and began his life as a monk.
Images of cowl
monk's hood or hooded robe 
cover fitted to a chimney to increase ventilation 
ship's ventilator with a bell-shaped top 
protective cover over an engine
Expressions with cowl
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having a shape like a hood or cowl
The mountain had a cowl-shaped peak.
neckline with a draped, rounded fold of fabric
She wore a sweater with a cowl neck.
neckline with loose, draped folds resembling a hood
She wore a dress with a cowl neckline to the party.
tuberous plant with a cowl-shaped spathe
The friar's-cowl bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Origin of cowl
Old English, cugele (hood)
Terms with cowl included in their meaning
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shapes
having a shape like a hood or cowl
clothing
wearing a cowl or hooded garment
chimney
fitted with a cowl for ventilation
plants
tuberous plant with a cowl-shaped spathe
Examples of cowl in a sentence
The cowl was part of the monk's daily attire. A new cowl was installed to improve the chimney's draft. The architect recommended a cowl to enhance airflow. The cowl was painted to match the ship's exterior. A damaged cowl can affect ventilation efficiency. The cowl was dented after the rough landing.
He inspected the cowl for any signs of damage. Doctors carefully removed the cowl from the newborn. The presence of a cowl is considered lucky by some. He cowled the statue to protect it from dust. The technician cowled the device before storage. The novice was cowled during the ceremony. She was cowled and joined the convent.
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- French:capuche, capoter, ...
- German:Mönchskutte, abdecken, ...
- Italian:cappuccio, coprire, ...
- Spanish:capucha, encapuchar, ...
- Portuguese:capuz, encapuzar, ...
- Chinese:僧帽, 覆盖, ...
- Japanese:フード付きローブ, 覆う, ...
- Arabic:قلنسوة الراهب, غَطَّى بِغِطَاءٍ, ...
- Hebrew:בַּרְדָּס, לְכַסּוֹת, ...
- Russian:капюшон, накрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:капюшон, накривати, ...
- Hindi:चोगा, ढकना, ...
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