Synonyms of the word

cowl

• n. A monk's hood or hooded robe.
• n. A mask that covers the majority of the head.
• n. A thin protective covering over all or part of an engine; also cowling.
• n. A usually hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney and prevent backflow.
• n. (nautical) A ship's ventilator with a bell-shaped top which can be swivelled to catch the wind and force…
• n. (nautical) A vertical projection of a ship's funnel that directs the smoke away from the bridge.
• n. (obsolete, Britain) A vessel carried on a pole, a soe.

bonnet

• n. A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
• n. A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.
• n. (by extension) The polishing head of a power buffer, often made of wool.
• n. (Australia, Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor…
• n. (nautical) A length of canvas attached to a fore-and-aft sail to increase the pulling power.
• n. (obsolete, slang) An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid.
• n. The second stomach of a ruminant.
• n. Anything resembling a bonnet (hat) in shape or use.
• v. (obsolete) To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.
• v. (dated, transitive) To pull the bonnet or cap down over the head of.

cover

• n. A lid.
• n. A hiding from view.
• n. A front and back of a book, magazine, CD package, etc.
• n. A top sheet of a bed.
• n. A cover charge.
• n. A setting at a restaurant table or formal dinner.
• n. (music) A rerecording of a previously recorded song; a cover version; a cover song.
• n. (cricket) A fielding position on the off side, between point and mid off, about 30° forward of square;…
• n. (topology) A set (more often known as a family) of sets, whose union contains the given set.
• n. (philately) An envelope complete with stamps and postmarks etc.
• n. (military) A solid object, including terrain, that provides protection from enemy fire.
• n. (law) In commercial law, a buyer’s purchase on the open market of goods similar or identical to the goods…
• n. (insurance) An insurance contract; coverage by an insurance contract.
• n. (espionage) A persona maintained by a spy or undercover operative, cover story.
• n. The portion of a slate, tile, or shingle that is hidden by the overlap of the course above.
• n. In a steam engine, the lap of a slide valve.
• adj. Of or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
• adj. (music) Of, pertaining to, or consisting of cover versions.
• v. (transitive) To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
• v. (transitive) To be over or upon, as to conceal or protect.
• v. (transitive) To be upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
• v. (transitive) To set upon all of, so as to completely conceal.
• v. (transitive) To invest (oneself with something); to bring upon (oneself).
• v. (of a publication) To discuss thoroughly; to provide coverage of.
• v. To deal with.
• v. To be enough money for.
• v. (intransitive) To act as a replacement.
• v. (transitive) To have as an assignment or responsibility.
• v. (music) To make a cover version of (a song that was originally recorded by another artist).
• v. (military, law enforcement) To protect using an aimed firearm and the threat of firing; or to protect…
• v. To provide insurance coverage for.
• v. To copulate with (said of certain male animals such as dogs and horses).
• v. (chess, transitive) To protect or control (a piece or square).
• v. To extend over a given period of time or range, to occupy, to stretch over a given area.

cowling

• n. A young or little cow; calf.
• n. A removable protective covering for the engine of an aircraft, motorcycle etc.

hood

• n. A covering such as worn over one’s head.
• n. A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.
• n. An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.
• n. (automotive) A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.
• n. (US, automotive) The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.
• n. A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.
• v. To cover something with a hood.
• n. (slang) gangster, thug.
• adj. Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people’s attachment…
• n. (slang) neighborhood.
• n. (Britain) person wearing a hoodie.

protection

• n. The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.
• n. The state of being safe.
• n. A means of keeping or remaining safe.
• n. A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.
• n. (insurance) Coverage.
• n. Immunity from harm obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.
• n. (economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers…
• n. (computing) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).