1
a
: a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk
b
: a draped neckline on a woman's garment
2
a
: a chimney covering designed to improve the draft
b
: the top portion of the front part of an automobile body forward of the two front doors to which are attached the windshield and instrument board
c
: cowling
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
The actress stunned in a white satin dress with a cowl neck and matching accessories.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
From a distance, most of the engine’s cowling and exhaust nozzle appeared intact.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Ruched waist detailing, a gold button accent, and polished cowl neck make the stretchy staple classy enough for any occasion without sacrificing comfort and visually creating an hourglass shape.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
The actress stunned in a white satin dress with a cowl neck and matching accessories.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) open fan engine demonstrator replaces the present turbofan and cowling of modern jet engines with an open turbofan that is larger and sits out in the open.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
From a distance, most of the engine’s cowling and exhaust nozzle appeared intact.
—Karina Tsui, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Cowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cowl. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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