cowling

American

[kau-ling] / ˈkaʊ lɪŋ /

noun

a streamlined metal housing or removable covering for an engine, especially an aircraft engine, often part of or forming a continuous line with the fuselage or wing.

cowling British

/ ˈkaʊlɪŋ /

noun

Also called: cowl. a streamlined metal covering, esp one fitted around an aircraft engine Compare fairing 1

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Etymology

Origin of cowling

First recorded in 1915–20; cowl + -ing ¹

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cowling

Mr Hoskins said: "Every single name listed will be reproduced on the inside of the top cowling of AA810; every time Sandy's Spitfire flies their names will fly too."

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2023

Jeep recently recognized Mr. Péwé’s dedication and advocacy throughout the decades by placing an “Easter egg” of sandals on the Jeep Wrangler JL windshield cowling — in honor of his favorite footwear.

From New York Times ● Jul. 15, 2021

A photo in German media appeared to show the front windows of the helicopter smashed, and part of the front cowling torn away.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2019

“To have a single blade split the cowling like that is concerning,” one expert told the Journal.

From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2018

I knew we were in major trouble, but I went through the motions of removing the cowling and fiddling with the spark-plug connections.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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