Stowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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stowed

 

[ stoสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

put away

Stowed refers to the act of placing something in a designated location for storage or safekeeping. It is often used in contexts related to organizing items tightly or efficiently, especially in vehicles or ships.

Synonyms

arranged, packed, secured, stored

Examples of usage

  • He stowed his luggage in the overhead compartment.
  • The crew stowed the supplies below deck.
  • Make sure to stow the equipment after use.
  • She carefully stowed her books on the shelf.

Translations

Translations of the word "stowed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armazenado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเฅ‡เคœเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstaut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disimpan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะตั€ะตะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ schowane

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽ็ดใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entreposรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almacenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yerleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์žฅ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุฒู‘ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uskladnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uskladnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ˜ๆ”พ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shranjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geymsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almacenado

Word origin

The word 'stowed' is derived from the Middle English 'stowen', which comes from the Old English 'stowian', meaning to place or to put. The term has Old Norse roots as well, with the word 'stova' meaning room or place. Historically, it has been used to describe the act of arranging items methodically, often related to nautical contexts where organizing cargo is essential. The evolution of the word reflects a broader concept of categorization and efficiency, particularly in maritime language, as ships required meticulous organization to ensure safety and space optimization. Over the years, 'stowed' has transitioned into more general usage, becoming applicable to various contexts, such as travel, storage, and everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,349, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.