cowling

[ kou-ling ]

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.

cowling

/ ˈkaʊlɪŋ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cowling¹

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

Example Sentences

Flight 3695 was headed to Houston but returned to the Denver airport around 8:15 a.m. after the crew reported the engine cowling, or cover, fell off.

From New York Times

Southwest Airlines said its maintenance teams would review the Boeing 737-800 after its cowling, which covers the plane's engine, fell off.

From BBC

After finding him, first responders pulled the man out of the engine intake cowling, which directs air flow to the engine fan section, and attempted life-saving measures.

From Seattle Times

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

Part of the cowling, the metal paneling covering the engine, detached from the plane upon landing, according to a statement from Alaska Airlines.

From Seattle Times