Noun
1
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
"there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"
"the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"
2
A young or little cow; calf.
3
A removable protective covering for the engine of an aircraft, motorcycle etc
Verb
1
present participle of cowl
Proper Noun
1
A patronymic surname, from given names.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)