cowl

noun

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\ ˈkau̇(-ə)l

Definition of cowl

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk

b : a draped neckline on a woman's garment

2a : 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

cowl

verb

cowled; cowling; cowls

Definition of cowl (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to cover with or as if with a cowl

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Pattinson donned the cape and cowl for the first time as the iconic DC superhero. — Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Apr. 2022 In addition to the basic silhouette—a lustrous midi length, V-necked, thin-strapped dress—the staple can also feature cowl necks and bias cuts, mini to maxi lengths, and lace trim. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022 But yeah, most of our interaction is through the cowl and the cape. — Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2022 Gomez sported a silky sage green dress with a cowl neck, a black leather jacket, and—the pièce de résistance—a pair of silver glitter cat-eye sunglasses. — ELLE, 8 Apr. 2022 While most satin slip dresses feature cowl necks, Bieber's highlighted her cleavage and looped around the back of her neck, putting a nostalgic twist on the staple style. — Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 7 Mar. 2022 Ahead, find the best white cowl neck dresses to nail the vibe like Normani. — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 18 Mar. 2022 With The Batman in theaters Friday, and Robert Pattinson now under the cape and cowl, EW is taking a look back at all the crime fighter's previous iterations. — Rachel Schonberger, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2022 Plot details are being kept under the cowl and no character descriptions for the trio of actors have been revealed. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Verb The most effective example of contemporary sensibilities is a tight shot of three American mechanics examining a B-17 engine cowling on a typical English airfield. — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2019 Fortunately, down on the stage as fans cheered and reached out, the performers kept their cool – even while retelling one of the most emotional stories of all time, complete with glitter, gold and giant cowled coats. — Randee Dawn, latimes.com, 14 June 2018 There is the amazing gold bead dress worn by Tina Turner, the purple cowled dress worn by Grace Jones, and Elle MacPherson’s wedding dress. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 May 2018 In 2016, an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to San Francisco turned back after part of the engine cowling fell off. — Maggie Astor, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2018 Cowling made a 3-pointer for a 57-52 lead with 6:54 left to play. — Elliott Almond, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2017 See More

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