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Definition of Cowl
Cowl

A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name was also applied to the hood and garment together.

A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to improve the draft of a chimney, ventilating shaft, etc.

A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive.

A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for conveyance of water.

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Cowl Translations

cowl in Dutch is capuchon, huik, mantelkap, kap
cowl in Portuguese is capuz


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