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1.nounA monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.
2.nounA mask that covers the majority of the head.
3.nounA thin protective covering over all or part of an engine; also cowling.
4.nounA usually hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney and prevent backflow.
5.nounA ship's ventilator with a bell-shaped top which can be swivelled to catch the wind and force it below.
6.nounA vertical projection of a ship's funnel that directs the smoke away from the bridge.
7.noun(metonymy) A monk.
8.verbTo cover with, or as if with, a cowl (hood).
9.verbTo wrap or form (something made of fabric) like a cowl.
10.verbTo make a monk of (a person).