cowling (noun)

1. In the fantasy novel, the protagonist discovered a magical amulet hidden beneath the cowling of an ancient aircraft.

2. Why did the cowling go to therapy? Because it felt insecure about always covering up the engine!

3. In the science fiction movie, the spaceship had a high-tech transparent cowling that protected the advanced engine.

4. According to Greek mythology, Hephaestus crafted a special cowling to conceal the divine fire of the gods' engines.