COW

n. v.

5 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A chimney cap; a cowl

2.
n.

The mature female of bovine animals.

3.
n.

The female of certain large mammals, as whales, seals, etc.

4.
v.

To depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage of; to overawe. To vanquish a people already cowed. Shak. THe French king was cowed. J. R. Green.

5.
n.

A wedge, or brake, to check the motion of a machine or car; a chock. Knight.

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