Stow: meaning, definitions and examples

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stow

 

[ stoสŠ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

on a ship

To pack or store (cargo) in a ship's hold in a fixed position for transportation.

Synonyms

load, pack, store

Examples of usage

  • The crew stowed the cargo carefully before setting sail.
  • She stowed her belongings in the ship's hold.
Context #2 | Verb

away in a safe place

To put something in a safe or secret place.

Synonyms

conceal, hide, store

Examples of usage

  • He stowed away his savings in a hidden compartment.
  • She stowed the key under the doormat.

Translations

Translations of the word "stow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น guardar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเค–เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyimpan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะตั€ั–ะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przechowywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽ็ดใ™ใ‚‹ (shลซnล suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stocker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guardar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์žฅํ•˜๋‹ค (jeojanghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎุฒูŠู† (takhzeen)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uloลพit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ˜ๆ”พ (cรบnfร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shraniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geyma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ (shenakhva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guardar

Word origin

The word 'stow' originated from Middle English 'stowen', which means to keep, put, or place. It has its roots in Old English 'stลwian', derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'staunijan'. The term evolved over time to encompass the idea of packing or storing items in a fixed position, both on ships and in general storage. The concept of 'stow' has been integral to transportation and safekeeping practices throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,162, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.