cowl

[US]/kaʊl/
[UK]/kaʊl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a hooded cloak;a ventilated cap
vt.to clothe someone in a hooded cloak

Phrases & Collocations

cowled robe

Example Sentences

She pulled her cowl up over her head to shield herself from the rain.

The monk wore a brown cowl as part of his religious attire.

The cowl of the car was damaged in the accident.

The superhero's cowl concealed their true identity.

The cowl of the chimney needed to be repaired before winter.

The thief used a cowl to hide their face during the robbery.

The cowl on the jacket kept her warm in the cold weather.

The wizard's cowl was adorned with mystical symbols.

The cowl of the cloak fluttered in the wind as she walked.

The mechanic lifted the cowl of the car to inspect the engine.

Real-world Examples

Her head turned. Beneath the shadow of the cowl, her eyes burned like pale red candle flames. " Not I."

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

The head and neck of the cowl were separate.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Film and Television

Sophie could see a sudden frown flash across Alberto's face beneath the brown cowl.

Source: Sophie's World (Original Version)

Gonna need a cowl panel replaced and a new windscreen.

Source: The 9th Secret Season 5

'Cause being a superhero is not about a cape or a cowl.

Source: American TV series POI: Person of Interest Season 1

Looks like the storm ripped the cowling off the reserve chute (which we didn't have to use on landing).

Source: The Martian (Ongoing Updates)

His cowl had half fallen back, and made a strange excrescence on either side of his bull neck.

Source: The New Arabian Nights (Part Two)

And the extra weight, in addition to the stiff cowl, made fight scenes stiff and awkward.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Film and Television

Red fished it out with a boathook, pulled it tight and fastened the end to something on the engine cowling.

Source: Goodbye, My Love (Part 2)

Formed as one piece for a seamless look, the cowl was connected to the cape, upper bust, and neck.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Film and Television

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