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Cowling: meaning, definitions and examples

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cowling

 

[ หˆkaสŠlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

part of vehicle

A cowling is a removable cover that encloses the engine of an aircraft or vehicle, serving to improve aerodynamics and protect the engine components. It often includes vents or openings for ventilation.

Synonyms

cover, enclosure, shield

Examples of usage

  • The aircraft's cowling was damaged during the storm.
  • He carefully inspected the cowling before takeoff.
  • The car's cowling was designed for better airflow.
  • The mechanic removed the cowling for engine maintenance.

Translations

Translations of the word "cowling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capรด

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Haube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokrywa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฆใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carรฉnage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cubierta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปค๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุทุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kryt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kryt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝฉๅฃณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokrov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cubierta

Etymology

The term 'cowling' dates back to the early 20th century, originally deriving from the verb 'to cowl', which means to cover or encase. The word is thought to be influenced by the Old French 'coleur', meaning 'to cover'. The application of 'cowling' became prominent in aviation where it referred to the streamlined covering around aircraft engines, ensuring efficiency and protection. As vehicle technology evolved, the term extended to automobiles, where the cowling serves not only functional purposes but also contributes to the aesthetics of the vehicle's design.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,361 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.