cowl -
a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)
hood (zoology) an expandable part or marking that resembles a hood on the head or neck of an animal
cowl -
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"
auto,
automobile,
motorcar,
car,
machine a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
aeroplane,
airplane,
plane an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane"
Verb
cowl -
cover with or as with a cowl; "cowl the boys and veil the girls"
cover clothe, as if for protection from the elements; "cover your head!"
