Cowling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cowling is a noun meaning A young or little cow; calf.
Meaning
A young or little cow; calf.
More Meanings
- A removable protective covering for the engine of an aircraft, motorcycle, etc.
- present participle and gerund of cowl
Example Sentences
She nuzzled between the legs—a bull calf. She continued to nuzzle and clean the little pea-green body that was blue with white patches about his cowling parts.
Word Forms
- cowlings
Synonyms for cowling
Depending on context, synonyms include cowlet, cowl, hood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hood, cowlet, calfling, calfhood, cauf, calfhide.
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