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Cowl (koul), n. [AS. cuhle, cugle, cugele; cf. dial. G.  kogel, gugel, OF.  coule, goule; all fr. LL.  cuculla, cucullus, fr. L.  cucullus cap, hood; perh. akin to celare to conceal, cella cell. Cf. Cucullate.]
    1. A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name was also applied to the hood and garment together.

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    What differ more, you cry, than crown and cowl? Pope.

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    2. A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to improve the draft of a chimney, ventilating shaft, etc.

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    3. A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive.

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    4. (aviation) a removable metal covering for an aircraft engine, providing streamlining to minimize wind resistance; -- also called cowling.

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    5. a covering for a chimney or other ventilating shaft functioning to increase the draft.

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Cowl, n. [Cf. OF.  cuvele, cuvel, dim. of F.  cuve tub, vat, fr. L.  cupa. See Cup.] A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for conveyance of water.  Johnson.

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