cowl
1 of 2noun
ˈkau̇(-ə)l 
1
a
: a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk
b
: a draped neckline on a woman's garment
2
a
: a chimney covering designed to improve the draft
b
: the top portion of the front part of an automobile body forward of the two front doors to which are attached the windshield and instrument board
c
: cowling
cowl
2 of 2verb
cowled; cowling; cowls
transitive verb
: to cover with or as if with a cowl
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2022 This dress, with its slight cowl neck and long sleeves gathered at the wrist, was a favorite silhouette of Princess Grace Kelly. Cathy Alter, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 The reality star took date-night dressing to the next level Tuesday, wearing a glittering chain mesh top with a cowl neck and striking hood ahead of a night out with boyfriend Travis Scott. CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The dress features spaghetti straps, a cowl neck, a wrap hem, and ruching, and it's been praised by shoppers for its stretchy feel and comfortable fit. Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 The Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy gave the franchise a gritty reset with Christian Bale putting on the cowl. Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Mar. 2022 Soft velvet-like fabrics and '90s-style cowl necklines are sophisticated, luxurious choices for even the most casual homecoming dance. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 This '90s feeling cowl neck dress has become a viral TikTok sensation, boasting over 12k ratings on Amazon at the time of publication. Sam Peters, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022 The Wonder Woman star celebrated Batman Day by sharing a video of herself trying out Ben Affleck's Batman cowl in a behind-the-scenes video from 2017's DC movie Justice League. Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2021 Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2019 Fortunately, down on the stage as fans cheered and reached out, the performers kept their cool – even while retelling one of the most emotional stories of all time, complete with glitter, gold and giant cowled coats. Randee Dawn, latimes.com, 14 June 2018 There is the amazing gold bead dress worn by Tina Turner, the purple cowled dress worn by Grace Jones, and Elle MacPherson’s wedding dress. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 May 2018 In 2016, an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to San Francisco turned back after part of the engine cowling fell off. Maggie Astor, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2018 Cowling made a 3-pointer for a 57-52 lead with 6:54 left to play. Elliott Almond, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2017 See More
Noun
The comedian and actor stunned in a print dress boasting a navel-skimming cowl neck. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2022 This dress, with its slight cowl neck and long sleeves gathered at the wrist, was a favorite silhouette of Princess Grace Kelly. Cathy Alter, Washington Post, 12 July 2022 The reality star took date-night dressing to the next level Tuesday, wearing a glittering chain mesh top with a cowl neck and striking hood ahead of a night out with boyfriend Travis Scott. CNN, 12 Aug. 2022 The dress features spaghetti straps, a cowl neck, a wrap hem, and ruching, and it's been praised by shoppers for its stretchy feel and comfortable fit. Rachel Simon, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 The Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy gave the franchise a gritty reset with Christian Bale putting on the cowl. Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Mar. 2022 Soft velvet-like fabrics and '90s-style cowl necklines are sophisticated, luxurious choices for even the most casual homecoming dance. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 28 July 2022 This '90s feeling cowl neck dress has become a viral TikTok sensation, boasting over 12k ratings on Amazon at the time of publication. Sam Peters, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2022 The Wonder Woman star celebrated Batman Day by sharing a video of herself trying out Ben Affleck's Batman cowl in a behind-the-scenes video from 2017's DC movie Justice League. Alexia Fernández, PEOPLE.com, 20 Sep. 2021 Verb
The most effective example of contemporary sensibilities is a tight shot of three American mechanics examining a B-17 engine cowling on a typical English airfield. Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2019 Fortunately, down on the stage as fans cheered and reached out, the performers kept their cool – even while retelling one of the most emotional stories of all time, complete with glitter, gold and giant cowled coats. Randee Dawn, latimes.com, 14 June 2018 There is the amazing gold bead dress worn by Tina Turner, the purple cowled dress worn by Grace Jones, and Elle MacPherson’s wedding dress. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 May 2018 In 2016, an American Airlines flight from Phoenix to San Francisco turned back after part of the engine cowling fell off. Maggie Astor, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2018 Cowling made a 3-pointer for a 57-52 lead with 6:54 left to play. Elliott Almond, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English cowle, from Old English cugele, from Late Latin cuculla monk's hood, from Latin cucullus hood
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1536, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing cowl
Kids Definition
cowl
noun
ˈkau̇l
: a hood or long hooded cloak especially of a monk
Biographical Definition
Cowl
biographical name
ˈkau̇(-ə)l
Jane 1883–1950 originally Grace Bailey American actress
cowls
noun
1
as in capelets
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- capelets
- capes
- mantillas
- pelisses
- tippets
- shawls
- palatines
- mantas
- ponchos
- josephs
- capuchins
- burnouses
- mantelets
- cloaks
- burnooses
- capotes
- pelerines
- mantles
- frocks
- dominos
- dominoes
- wraps
- stoles
- roquelaures
- serapes
- manteaus
- sarapes
2
as in hoods
Synonyms & Similar Words
- hoods
- bonnets
- helmets
- berets
- toques
- helms
- turbans
- skullcaps
- hats
- sunbonnets
- birettas
- fezzes
- tams
- miters
- cloches
- pillboxes
- mitres
- toppers
- kepis
- shakos
- fedoras
- tricorns
- tricornes
- panamas
- casques
- baseball caps
- fezes
- headpieces
- castors
- leghorns
- boaters
- bowlers
- kufis
- silk hats
- top hats
- sombreros
- headdresses
- cocked hats
- garrison caps
- headgears
- picture hats
- opera hats
- plug hats
- calottes
- stocking caps
- stovepipes
- skimmers
- shakoes
- chapeaus
- cowboy hats
- derbies
- service caps
- porkpie hats
- hard hats
- homburgs
- high hats
- capuches
- sou'westers
- overseas caps
- zucchettos
- chapeaux
- képis
- nightcaps
- tam-o'-shanters
- caps
- lids
- billycocks
- Stetsons
- ten-gallon hats
- warbonnets
