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cowling

 
Dictionary: cowl·ing   (kou'lĭng) pronunciation
n.
A removable metal covering for an engine, especially an aircraft engine.


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
  Synonyms: cowl, hood


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A cowling is the covering of a vehicle's engine, most often found on automobiles and aircraft.

A cowling may be used:

  • for drag reduction
  • for engine cooling by directing airflow
  • as an air intake for jet engines
  • for decorative purposes

See NACA cowling, and Townend ring for examples in aviation.

The word cowling is derived from cowl, a garment worn by monks.

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Translations: Cowling
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - motorhjælm

Nederlands (Dutch)
afneembare motorkap

Français (French)
n. - capot

Deutsch (German)
n. - Motorhaube

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - ατρακτίδιο, περίβλημα κινητήρα αεροσκάφους

Italiano (Italian)
cofano

Português (Portuguese)
n. - capota (f)

Русский (Russian)
обтекатель

Español (Spanish)
n. - capota (de avión)

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - motorhuv (flyg.)

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
飞机引擎罩

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 飛機引擎罩

한국어 (Korean)
n. - (비행기의) 엔진 커버

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - エンジンカバー

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) غطا محرك طائرة‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮חיפת המנוע (במטוס)‬


 
 

 

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