Cow /(kou)/

pl. Cows, Kine ((kouz))

1. The mature female of bovine animals.
2. The female of certain large mammals, as whales, seals, etc.

1. A chimney cap; a cowl

imp. & p. p. Cowed; p. pr. & vb. n. Cowing

1. To depress with fear; to daunt the spirits or courage of; to overawe.

   To vanquish a people already cowed.

   THe French king was cowed.

1. A wedge, or brake, to check the motion of a machine or car; a chock. (Mining)