Cowling: meaning, definitions and examples
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cowling
[ หkaสlษชล ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น capรด
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคตเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Haube
๐ฎ๐ฉ penutup
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pokrywa
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใฆใชใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท carรฉnage
๐ช๐ธ cubierta
๐น๐ท kapak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ปค๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุทุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ kryt
๐ธ๐ฐ kryt
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝฉๅฃณ
๐ธ๐ฎ pokrov
๐ฎ๐ธ hettur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฟัะฐะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแคแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qabฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 33358 straggler
- 33359 epicentre
- 33360 ramifying
- 33361 cowling
- 33362 zing
- 33363 undemanding
- 33364 interceding
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