Definition of cowlings:
(n) :
A removable protective covering for the engine of an aircraft, motorcycle, etc.
(n) :
A young or little cow; calf.
(n) :
A surname transferred from the given name.
(n) :
A village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, previously in Craven district (OS grid ref SD969429).
(n) :
A village in Burrill with Cowling parish, North Yorkshire, England, previously in Hambleton district (OS grid ref SE236876).