| Cowl (cowl) |
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| n. | (koul) |
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| Cowl |
| [AS. cuhle,
cugle, cugele; cf. dial. G. kogel,
gugel, OF. coule, goule; all fr. LL.
cuculla, cucullus, fr. L. cucullus cap,
hood; perh. akin to celare to conceal, cella |
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.
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A vessel carried on a pole
between two persons, for conveyance of water.
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