How to Use cowl in a Sentence

cowl

1 of 2 noun
  • The new nose cowl is attached to the rest of the body this time around.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2022
  • Tulle and crepe satin are draped in wrap tops and cowl dresses that move with the body.
    — Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
  • But yeah, most of our interaction is through the cowl and the cape.
    — Chancellor Agard, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2022
  • Ahead, find the best white cowl neck dresses to nail the vibe like Normani.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 18 Mar. 2022
  • We're obsessed with the face-framing drama that the cowl neck hood brings.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The cowl comforting her troubled face looked weary.
    — Literary Hub, 18 Nov. 2025
  • Swapping silk for wool crepe de chine, the frock charms with a cowl neckline and exposed back.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • In the jury box, a young woman in a cowl-neck sweater hugged herself and blinked away tears.
    — Maureen O'Connor, The Cut, 2 Mar. 2018
  • With the top up, the car is very rigid, with no detectable cowl shake or wiggling on any surface.
    — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2023
  • This fall bodycon dress is a galaxy of sparkle, with a cowl neck that adds a touch of vintage flair.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Shop more cowl neck sweaters in a range of colors at Amazon below.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Batman should feel more himself in the cape and cowl than in any other outfit.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2022
  • The brain adjusts to it, but without an engine ahead of you, why does the cowl need to be so high?
    — Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 11 Oct. 2021
  • The fan cowl in front, the thrust reverser in back and the cowling in between.
    — Lawrence Specker, AL.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Hailey wore a white midi with spaghetti straps and a slight cowl neckline.
    — Emma Spedding, Vogue, 23 June 2023
  • Adding to the alluring look is the slight cowl neckline and sleek spaghetti straps.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This Free People one has a chunky cowl neck, oversized sleeves, and a loose fit.
    — Elaheh Nozari, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2019
  • This dress has a spaghetti strap fit and cowl neck design, that creates the most perfect touch of class.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The jumpsuit comes with the Ewok’s cowl and hood, which features a furry pair of ears on top.
    — Alicia Kortendick, oregonlive, 7 Oct. 2019
  • She-Hulk episode 8 after his cowl was glimpsed briefly in an earlier episode.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Her simple white slip dress was made from silk and cut on the bias, with a scooping cowl neck as its only flourish.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Saul passes through its streets in a black cowl and a mask, looking like a scythe-less Grim Reaper.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022
  • The one-piece windshield could be hand-cranked open at the bottom for fresh air, just in case the cowl vent wasn’t sufficient.
    — Vern Parker, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2020
  • The white cowl neck draped over her torso while the see-through fabric with metallic accents outlined her abs and legs.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 21 Nov. 2022
  • When Val Kilmer dropped out as Batman, Clooney was hired to wear the cape and cowl.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The long sleeves and cowl-neck will help keep the upper body from getting too cold, and the thick knit is incredibly cozy.
    — Mallory Pitts, chicagotribune.com, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Plus, this satin wedding guest dress is just $21, complete with flowy ruffles and a sweeping cowl neck.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2023
  • This year was the dress’s second year on the carpet—this time around, Gardner added a larger-than-life cowl.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
  • To present the award, Charli XCX wore a skin-tight black dress with a cowl neck and thin straps.
    — Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2021
  • Rendered in a cheetah pattern, the airy midi-length design boasted a boat neckline and a low cowl back.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

cowl

2 of 2 verb
  • Efinger climbed into the plane’s engine cowling as the engine was still running, the complaint stated.
    — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Much of the aerodynamic payoff of our electric propulsion system is centered in the cowling area in the airplane’s nose.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2017
  • The plane's crew reported that engine cowling fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap, the FAA said.
    — Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
  • That’s what happened on a Southwest flight in 2018, when part of an engine cowling broke free and shattered a window.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Video from the incident posted on social media shows the cover called a cowling blowing open, making the engine visible from a passenger’s window.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The most effective example of contemporary sensibilities is a tight shot of three American mechanics examining a B-17 engine cowling on a typical English airfield.
    — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 16 May 2019
  • The boat is described as a 40- to 43-foot Formula Boat, possibly a Crossover (Allsport and Supersport models), with quad Mercury L6 Verados, and two-tone cowling paint, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the agency investigating the deadly crash.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026

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