cowl meaning and definition

COWL noun

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: bonnet, cowling, hood
2. a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)

COWL verb

Definition of cowl (verb)

1. cover with or as with a cowl
   • "cowl the boys and veil the girls"