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cowl in French

cowl in French is froc, capuchon — cowl means a hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe.

cowl in French

froc
noun
A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.
capuchon
noun
A thin protective covering over all or part of an engine; also cowling.

What does "cowl" mean?

  1. noun A hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe.
    "The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold."
  2. noun A protective covering over part of a vehicle or engine.
    "Mechanics removed the cowl to access the engine."
  3. 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."

cowl in a sentence

  • The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold.
  • Mechanics removed the cowl to access the engine.
  • A metal cowl on the chimney kept rain from getting in.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cowl" in French?

"cowl" in French is froc, capuchon. cowl means: A hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe.

How do you use "cowl" in a sentence?

Example: "The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold." In French, "cowl" is froc, capuchon.

Are there other ways to say "cowl" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cowl": froc, capuchon.

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