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cowl

 

[ kaสŠl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

headwear

A cowl is a hood or long hooded cloak, especially as worn by monks.

Synonyms

cloak, hood, hooded cloak

Examples of usage

  • The monk pulled his cowl over his head to shield himself from the rain.
  • She wore a cowl to keep warm in the chilly weather.
Context #2 | Noun

engineering

A cowl is a covering for an engine or machine, usually to direct airflow or prevent debris from entering.

Synonyms

covering, enclosure, shroud

Examples of usage

  • The car's engine cowl needed to be replaced after being damaged in an accident.
  • The airplane's cowl was designed to improve aerodynamics.
Context #3 | Verb

animal husbandry

To cowl means to cover with a hood or wrap around the head, as done with cattle to restrict their vision and reduce stress.

Synonyms

cover, hood, wrap

Examples of usage

  • The farmer decided to cowl the cow during transportation to keep it calm.
  • The veterinarian advised cowl the horse to help it relax.

Translations

Translations of the word "cowl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capuz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเค•เฅเค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kappe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerudung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟัŽัˆะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kaptur

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capuche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capucha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapรผลŸon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุทุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapuce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kapucลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kapuca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hetta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ะฟะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qapaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capucha

Word origin

The word 'cowl' has a long history, originating from the Old English word 'cugle' which meant a monk's hood. It has evolved over time to refer to various types of hoods or coverings, both in clothing and machinery. The use of cowls in engineering dates back to the early days of machinery when they were used to protect engine components. In animal husbandry, the practice of cowling animals has been around for centuries as a method to reduce stress and improve handling. Overall, 'cowl' has had a diverse history of usage in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,329, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.