Meaning & Definition of Cowl in English

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

• "There are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"

• "The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"

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

1. Cover with or as with a cowl

• "Cowl the boys and veil the girls"