Examples of “cowl” in a Sentence

noun A hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe.

• The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold.

noun A protective covering over part of a vehicle or engine.

• Mechanics removed the cowl to access the engine.

noun A chimney cap or hood-shaped fitting designed to improve draft and stop backflow.

• A metal cowl on the chimney kept rain from getting in.