Stow: meaning, definitions and examples

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stow

[ stoʊ ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 guardar

🇮🇳 रखना

🇩🇪 verstauen

🇮🇩 menyimpan

🇺🇦 зберігати

🇵🇱 przechowywać

🇯🇵 収納する (shūnō suru)

🇫🇷 stocker

🇪🇸 guardar

🇹🇷 saklamak

🇰🇷 저장하다 (jeojanghada)

🇸🇦 تخزين (takhzeen)

🇨🇿 uložit

🇸🇰 uložiť

🇨🇳 存放 (cúnfàng)

🇸🇮 shraniti

🇮🇸 geyma

🇰🇿 сақтау

🇬🇪 შენახვა (shenakhva)

🇦🇿 saxlamaq

🇲🇽 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 'stōwian', 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.