Cowl

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A monk's hood; -- usually attached to the gown. The nname was also applied to the hood and garment together. What differ more, you cry, than crown and cowl Pope.

2. A cowl-shaped cap, commonly turning with the wind, used to improve the draft of a chimney, ventilatingshaft, etc.

3. A wire cap for the smokestack of a locomotive.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A vessel carried on a pole between two persons, for conveyance of water. Johnson.