cowling

American  

[kou-ling] / ˈkaʊ lɪŋ /

noun

1. 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.

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cowling British  

/ ˈkaʊlɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

In February 2018, an engine fan blade fractured during a United flight over the Pacific, resulting in an engine failure and loss of the cowling.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2021

Other experts said Boeing could be in the spotlight too as investigators look into why the cowling separated from the engine.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2021

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

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2018

The drill's cowling was off to make room for the power line.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir