cowl

🇺🇸 /kaʊl/ 🇬🇧 /kaʊl/
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noun
R

A cowl is a big piece of cloth that covers the head and is worn by monks.

The monk wore a cowl to keep his head warm during the cold winter.

R

A cowl is a cover for a chimney, usually made of metal, that helps air or smoke flow better.

The cowl on the chimney turned with the wind, allowing the smoke to go outside.

translation

n. A cowl is a big piece of cloth that covers the head and is worn by monks.; A cowl is a cover for a chimney, usually made of metal, that helps air or smoke flow better.

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Plural cowls