cowl

/kaʊl/noun
High School
1

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

2

A mask that covers the majority of the head.

3

A thin protective covering over all or part of an engine; also cowling.

4

A usually hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney and prevent backflow.

5

A ship's ventilator with a bell-shaped top which can be swivelled to catch the wind and force it below.

6

A vertical projection of a ship's funnel that directs the smoke away from the bridge.

7

A monk.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing