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cowl·ing
(kou′lĭng)n.
A removable metal covering for an engine, especially an aircraft engine.
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cowling
(ˈkaʊlɪŋ)n
(Mechanical Engineering) a streamlined metal covering, esp one fitted around an aircraft engine. Also called: cowl Compare fairing
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cowl•ing
(ˈkaʊ lɪŋ)n.
a streamlined metal housing or removable covering for an aircraft engine.
[1915–20]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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" |
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