cowl·ing (kou l ng)n. A removable metal covering for an engine, especially an aircraft engine. |
cowling [ˈkaʊlɪŋ]
n
(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) a streamlined metal covering, esp one fitted around an aircraft engine Also called cowl Compare fairing1
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| Noun | 1. |  cowling - protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"aeroplane, airplane, plane - an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets; "the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane" auto, automobile, car, motorcar, machine - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work" hood ornament - an ornament on the front of the hood of a car emblematic of the manufacturer protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors" |
Translations
cowling
n (Aviat) → Motorhaube f
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