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cowl

noun

Definition of cowl

as in cape

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as in hood

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Recent Examples of cowl Its matte black, carbon fiber-like appearance drew comparisons to Batman’s cowl in Nolan’s Dark Knight film trilogy. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 This year was the dress’s second year on the carpet—this time around, Gardner added a larger-than-life cowl. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026 Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex. — Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 Thick knits can be cut and sewn into simple beanies, fingerless gloves, wrist warmers, cowl necks, or ear-warmer headbands. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cowl

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Noun

Under Binface’s black cape, rubbish bin and ample body armor that looks straight out of a low-budget sci-fi film, is a middle-aged comedian named Jon Harvey trying to keep his cool during a sweaty summer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
But these capes are actually flexible antennae that will allow the craft to peer beneath the Red Planet's surface in search of water ice.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cape

Noun

From my city, from neighbors and hoods then to Bogota, then to Cali, then Barranquilla, then Colombia, then Venezuela, then Bolivia.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026
Workers are fixing the hood, repairing parts of the car pushed in over the decades and adding new padding.

— Joe Marusak August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of hood

Noun

The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.

— Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
In the latest iteration of her daily vlogs, the 51-year-old former reality star channeled the fictional Ingalls family from the Little House franchise, wearing a bonnet, light-blue blouse and a ribbon tie.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of bonnet

Noun

Toss a lightweight poncho over breezy white linen pants and strappy sandals for an outfit that’s equal parts sophisticated and summer-ready.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Throw the poncho over a dress on cool nights at sea or style the skort with a simple button-down for another sophisticated port outfit.

— Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Definition of poncho

Noun

One of the longer lines was near the mutual aid response team tables, where an array of heavy tactical gear was on display, including weapons body armor, helmets and everything else anyone might need when trying to quell civil unrest.

— Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Even more modern devices have issues, including helmets that push fresh air down across the face and behind a clear shield.

— Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of helmet

Noun

Blondeau also shared a photo of a special, four-legged wedding guest — her dog, adorably dressed for the occasion in a black-and-white tuxedo — and a look at her Eva Bouskila floor-length gown, which featured a chic capelet with buttons up the back.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.

— Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026

Definition of capelet

Noun

Just with fewer berets, more robots and a much larger existential crisis hiding beneath the branding.

— Edward Morris, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
The Her Alibi star shared a sweet photo of the pair kissing — while wearing matching berets, red neck scarves and striped shirts — in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

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