Dictionary 1. (n.) A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The name was also applied to the hood and garment together.2. (n.) A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to improve the draft of a chimney, ventilating shaft, etc. 3. (n.) A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive. 4. (n.) A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for conveyance of water. Thesaurus blanket cloak coat cover coverage covering covert coverture cowling curtain drape drapery guise hanging hood housing mantle mask pall screen shelter shield shroud veil vestment |