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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

Airline regulators in the US have begun an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing 737-800 fell off during take-off and struck a wing flap.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2024

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

A gush of oily gray fluid spilled from the cracked cowling.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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