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- [kou-ling]
- /ˈkaʊ lɪŋ/
- /ˈkaʊ.lɪŋ/
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- [kou-ling]
- /ˈkaʊ lɪŋ/
Definitions of cowling word
- noun cowling a streamlined metal covering, esp one fitted around an aircraft engine 3
- noun cowling a detachable metal covering for an airplane engine, an aircraft component, etc. 3
- noun cowling a hooded garment worn by monks. 1
- noun cowling the hood of this garment. 1
- noun cowling part of a garment that is draped to resemble a cowl or hood. 1
- noun cowling the forward part of the body of a motor vehicle supporting the rear of the hood and the windshield and housing the pedals and instrument panel. 1
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Origin of cowling
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; cowl + -ing1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cowling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cowling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cowling usage trend in Literature
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- what is a cowling?
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See also
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