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cowl·ing  (koulng)

n.

A removable metal covering for an engine, especially an aircraft engine.

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cowling

Noun

a streamlined detachable metal covering around an engine

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Noun

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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" cowl, bonnet, hood 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"