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English noun: cowl

1. cowl (artifact) protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine


SamplesThere are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars.
The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine.


Synonymsbonnet, cowling, hood


Broader (hypernym)protection, protective cover, protective covering


Part holonymhood ornament


Part meronymaeroplane, airplane, auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar, plane

2. cowl (artifact) a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)


Broader (hypernym)hood


English verb: cowl

1. cowl (contact) cover with or as with a cowl


SamplesCowl the boys and veil the girls.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)cover









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