Pronunciation: /kaʊl/

Definitions of cowl

noun a hood or long hooded cloak, especially of a monk

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a cowl to keep her head warm in the cold weather.

A2 The monk's cowl covered his head and shoulders.

B1 The detective pulled up his cowl to conceal his identity.

B2 The superhero's cowl had a special built-in communication device.

C1 The ancient artifact was adorned with intricate carvings of a cowl.

C2 The artist painted a portrait of a mysterious figure wearing a cowl.

verb there are no applicable verbs for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 She cowl the scarf tightly around her neck to stay warm.

A2 The detective cowl in the shadows, waiting for the suspect to appear.

B1 The actor cowl his face with a hood to avoid being recognized in public.

B2 The ninja expertly cowl through the dark alleyways, unseen by his enemies.

C1 The spy cowl behind the bushes, observing the enemy's movements.

C2 The master of disguise can cowl into any character, fooling even the most observant of onlookers.

adjective there are no applicable adjectives for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a cowl sweater to stay warm.

A2 The cowl neckline of her dress was very flattering.

B1 The cowl exhaust system on the car helped reduce noise pollution.

B2 The cowl panel on the airplane was damaged during the storm.

C1 The cowl induction hood on the muscle car added to its performance.

C2 The cowl neck design of the sweater was a popular trend in high fashion.

adverb there are no applicable adverbs for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 She wore her cowl tightly around her face to keep warm.

A2 The superhero pulled his cowl over his head before jumping into action.

B1 The monk walked quietly through the monastery with his cowl covering his head.

B2 The mysterious figure in the dark alley pulled their cowl closer, concealing their identity.

C1 The assassin moved swiftly through the shadows, his cowl blending in with the night.

C2 The wizard's cowl shimmered with magic as he cast his powerful spells.

pronoun there are no applicable pronouns for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 The cowl is black.

A2 She wore a cowl to keep warm in the cold weather.

B1 The cowl he wore concealed his identity.

B2 The detective pulled up his cowl as he entered the dark alley.

C1 The cowl of the robe was intricately embroidered with gold thread.

C2 The mysterious figure emerged from the shadows, his cowl hiding his face.

preposition there are no applicable prepositions for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat cowl the table.

A2 The blanket was draped cowl the couch.

B1 The thief hid cowl the bushes to avoid being seen.

B2 The detective crouched cowl the wall, waiting for the suspect to appear.

C1 The artist painted a mural cowl the entire ceiling of the cathedral.

C2 The vines twisted and climbed cowl the trellis, creating a beautiful natural canopy.

conjunction there are no applicable conjunctions for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 I wore a cowl to keep my neck warm.

A2 She pulled up her cowl and shielded her face from the wind.

B1 The hiker wore a cowl to protect herself from the harsh sun.

B2 The detective wore a cowl to conceal his identity while investigating the crime scene.

C1 The superhero's cowl was an essential part of his costume.

C2 The medieval knight's cowl added an air of mystery to his appearance.

interjection there are no applicable interjections for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 Cowl! I can't believe how fast that car is going!

A2 Cowl, that was a close call with the dog running across the street!

B1 Cowl! The price of gas has gone up again.

B2 Cowl, I never expected to see you here at the concert!

C1 Cowl, what an incredible performance by the orchestra!

C2 Cowl! The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

article there are no applicable articles for the word 'cowl'

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a cowl to keep her head warm in the cold weather.

A2 The monk's cowl covered his head and shoulders as he walked through the monastery.

B1 The detective pulled up his cowl to shield his face from the rain as he followed the suspect.

B2 The superhero's cowl concealed his true identity as he fought crime in the city.

C1 The cowl of the fireplace was decorated with intricate carvings and designs.

C2 The ancient artifact was adorned with a cowl made of gold and precious gems, signifying its importance in history.

Examples of cowl in a Sentence

formal The monk wore a traditional cowl as part of his religious attire.

informal She pulled up her cowl to shield herself from the rain.

slang I love that cowl hoodie, it's so cozy!

figurative The cowl of secrecy shrouded the mysterious organization.

Grammatical Forms of cowl

past tense

cowled

plural

cowls

comparative

more cowl

superlative

most cowl

present tense

cowl

future tense

will cowl

perfect tense

have cowled

continuous tense

is cowling

singular

cowl

positive degree

cowl

infinitive

to cowl

gerund

cowling

participle

cowled

Origin and Evolution of cowl

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cowl' originated from the Old English word 'cugle' which was derived from the Latin word 'cuculla' meaning hood or cowl.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a hood or hooded garment worn by monks or religious figures, the term 'cowl' has evolved to also describe a hood-like covering on a garment or a part of a vehicle such as a car or motorcycle.