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Cowl

/kaʊl/

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

📖 Definitions of "Cowl"

noun
  1. 1

    A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

  2. 2

    A mask that covers the majority of the head.

  3. 3

    A thin protective covering over all or part of an engine; also cowling.

  4. 4

    A usually hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney and prevent backflow.

verb
  1. 1

    To cover with, or as if with, a cowl (hood).

  2. 2

    To wrap or form (something made of fabric) like a cowl.

  3. 3

    To make a monk of (a person).

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