cowl

(noun, verb)

noun

1. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine

- the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine

Similar word(s): bonnet, cowling, hood

Definition categories: man–made, protection

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

Definition categories: man–made, hood

verb

1. cover with or as with a cowl

- cowl the boys and veil the girls

Definition categories: contact, cover