cowl Synonyms

cowl Meaning

Wordnet

cowl (n)

protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)

Wordnet

cowl (v)

cover with or as with a cowl

cowl Sentence Examples

  1. The medieval monk pulled his brown cowl tighter against the biting wind, his face hidden in shadow.
  2. The sleek lines of the sports car were accentuated by the low, aerodynamic cowl on its hood.
  3. The chimney cowl spun merrily, directing smoke skyward on a crisp autumn day.
  4. Confused, the owl blinked its large eyes from beneath the deep cowl of feathers surrounding its face.
  5. The firefighter adjusted the heat-resistant cowl before entering the burning building.
  6. The ornate cowl of the Gothic fireplace added a sense of grandeur to the room.
  7. The witch cackled as she stirred a bubbling cauldron, a pointed cowl framing her wrinkled face.
  8. The ceremonial robes of the judge included a black velvet cowl, adding an air of mystery.
  9. The mushroom farmer peered under the damp cowl of the giant portobello mushroom.
  10. The frightened child hid under the cowl of his blanket, peeking out cautiously at the storm raging outside.

FAQs About the word cowl

protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine, a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk), cover with or as with a cowl

cloak, shawl, mantilla, palatine, pelerine, capuchin, burnous, tippet, pelisse, burnoose

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The medieval monk pulled his brown cowl tighter against the biting wind, his face hidden in shadow.

The sleek lines of the sports car were accentuated by the low, aerodynamic cowl on its hood.

The chimney cowl spun merrily, directing smoke skyward on a crisp autumn day.

Confused, the owl blinked its large eyes from beneath the deep cowl of feathers surrounding its face.