cowl vs auto

cowl and auto both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cowl	Yes	No	Yes	No
auto	Yes	No	No	No

cowl (noun)	auto (noun)
protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine	a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
a loose hood or hooded robe (as worn by a monk)

cowl (verb)	auto (verb)
cover with or as with a cowl