noun
cowl
kowl
Cowl (noun) means a hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe. Example: “The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold.”
noun
1
A hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe.
"The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold."
2
A protective covering over part of a vehicle or engine.
"Mechanics removed the cowl to access the engine."
3
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."
How to use cowl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hood-like covering, whether on a monk's robe, a car engine, or a chimney.
Common pairings
monk's cowl
engine cowl
chimney cowl
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Word forms
- Plural
- cowls
- Third person singular
- cowls
- Past tense
- cowled
- Comparative
- more cowl
- Superlative
- most cowl
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The monk pulled his _____ over his head against the cold.
Etymology
From Old English cugele, from Latin cucullus meaning "hood." Related to "cagoule."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for cowl
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What does “cowl” mean?
The word “cowl” means a hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe. In plain terms, a hood-like covering, whether on a monk's robe, a car engine, or a chimney.
How do you pronounce “cowl”?
“Cowl” is pronounced kowl (/kaʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “cowl” in a sentence?
Here is “cowl” used in a sentence: “The monk pulled his cowl over his head against the cold.”
What part of speech is “cowl”?
“Cowl” is a noun.
Where does the word “cowl” come from?
The word “cowl” comes from Latin. From Old English cugele, from Latin cucullus meaning "hood." Related to "cagoule.".
How many meanings does “cowl” have?
“Cowl” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hood, especially the large loose hood of a monk's robe.
