A cowling is a covering of an engine in a motorcycle or other automobile, or in aircraft. It serves several purposes such as aerodynamics, cooling of an engine by directing airflow over the engine or through a radiator, air intake for jet engines, and decorative purposes.

See NACA cowling for an example in aviation.

The word cowling is derived from cowl, a garment worn by monks.

People named Cowling:

• Bruce Cowling
• Lisa Cowling
• Maurice Cowling
• Thomas George Cowling

Places named Cowling:

• Carleton College Cowling Arboretum, named after Donald J. Cowling
• Burrill with Cowling parish in England
• A village in Burrill with Cowling

See also

• Cowl (disambiguation)
• Fairing
• Hood scoop
• Nacelle