The difference between Cowl and Hood

When used as nouns, cowl means a monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face, whereas hood means a covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

When used as verbs, cowl means to cover with, or as if with, a cowl (hood), whereas hood means to cover something with a hood.

Hood is also adjective with the meaning: relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cowl and Hood

  1. Cowl as a noun:

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

  2. Cowl as a noun:

    A mask that covers the majority of the head.

  3. Cowl as a noun:

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

  4. Cowl as a noun:

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

  5. Cowl as a noun (nautical):

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

  6. Cowl as a noun (nautical):

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

  1. Cowl as a verb:

    To cover with, or as if with, a cowl (hood).

  2. Cowl as a verb:

    To wrap or form (something made of fabric) like a cowl.

  1. Cowl as a noun (obsolete, British):

    A vessel carried on a pole, a soe.

  1. Cowl as a noun:

    A caul .

  1. Hood as a noun:

    A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

  2. Hood as a noun:

    A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

  3. Hood as a noun:

    An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

  4. Hood as a noun (automotive):

    A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.

  5. Hood as a noun (US, automotive):

    The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.

  6. Hood as a noun:

    A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

  1. Hood as a verb:

    To cover something with a hood.

  1. Hood as a noun (slang):

    gangster, thug.

  1. Hood as an adjective:

    Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people's attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.

  1. Hood as a noun (slang):

    neighborhood.

    Examples:

    "What’s goin’ down in the hood?"

  1. Hood as a noun (UK):

    person wearing a hoodie.

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