Protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine:
— The mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine.

synonyms: bonnet, cowling, hood.

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Dutch: capuchon, kap, pij, motorkap
Polish: maska

A loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk).

Cover with or as with a cowl.