Cowl Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkaʊɫ

KOWL

UK

kˈaʊl

KOWL

Definition

A cowl is a loose hood that covers the head and shoulders, often worn by monks. It can also mean a protective cover on a machine or vehicle, like over an engine.

Usage & Nuances

'Cowl' is formal and specific—mainly in religious or technical contexts. For monks or nuns, it's the wide hood on robes. For machines, use 'engine cowl' or 'cowl hood.' Rare in everyday speech; don't use for regular hoodie hoods.

• Spanish: capucha (de monje) - capucha (protección) - cubierta (de motor)
• Portuguese (BR): capuz (de monge) - cobertura (proteção) - carenagem (mecânica)
• Portuguese (PT): capuz (de monge) - cobertura (proteção) - carenagem (mecânica)
• Chinese (Simplified): 僧帽 - 罩子 - 蒙皮（发动机盖）
• Chinese (Traditional): 僧帽 - 罩子 - 蒙皮（引擎蓋）
• Hindi: काउल (साधु का हुड) - आवरण (सुरक्षा या मशीन का)
• Arabic: غطاء الرأس (للراهب) - غطاء واقٍ - غطاء محرك
• Bengali: কাউল (ধর্মীয় পোশাকের ঢিলা হুড) - কভার (যন্ত্রপাতির উপরের আবরণ)
• Russian: капюшон (монашеский) - кожух (технический)
• Japanese: カウル (修道士のフード) - カウル（機械のカバー）
• Vietnamese: mũ trùm (áo tu sĩ) - nắp che (máy móc)
• Korean: 고깔 (수도사 복의 모자) - 덮개 (기계의 커버)
• Turkish: kaptan başlık (rahip kıyafeti) - koruyucu kapak (makine)
• Urdu: ڈھیلا سر ڈھانپنے والا کپڑا (راہب کا) - کاؤل (انجن کا کور)
• Indonesian: kerudung (biarawan) - penutup mesin (cowl)

Example Sentences

The monk wore a brown cowl over his robe.

basic

He lifted the cowl to hide his face.

basic

The plane’s engine cowl was removed for inspection.

basic

Under his dark cowl, you could barely see his eyes.

natural

Make sure the cowl is locked before starting the engine.

natural

The old church displayed an ancient cowl once worn by the monks.

natural