01 n. A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name was also applied to the hood and garment together.
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A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name was also applied to the hood and garment together.“What differ more, you cry, than crown and cowl?” — Pope.
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A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to improve the draft of a chimney, ventilating shaft, etc.
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A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive.
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a removable metal covering for an aircraft engine, providing streamlining to minimize wind resistance; -- also called cowling.(aviation) Also: cowling
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a covering for a chimney or other ventilating shaft functioning to increase the draft.