Stowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stowing

 

[ stoสŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Stowing refers to the act of packing or storing items away in a designated space. This is commonly used in contexts where objects need to be secured for transport or storage. Proper stowing ensures that items do not shift during movement, preventing damage or loss. It can also relate to organizing belongings in a way that maximizes space efficiency.

Synonyms

loading, packing, stashing

Examples of usage

  • He spent the afternoon stowing his camping gear in the trunk.
  • The crew was busy stowing the cargo before the ship set sail.
  • Make sure to stow your luggage under the seat during takeoff.

Translations

Translations of the word "stowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armazenamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคตเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verstauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyimpanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะปะฐะดะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przechowywanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽ็ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entreposage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ almacenamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎุฒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uskladnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skladovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ˜ๅ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ shranjevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geymsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ saxlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ almacenamiento

Etymology

The term 'stowing' comes from the Old English word 'stลwian', which meant to place or put away. This concept has evolved over centuries, especially with the rise of shipping and transportation industries, where the efficient packing and arranging of cargo became essential. The usage of 'stow' as a verb has been recorded since the 15th century. Over time, it has taken on broader meanings, extending beyond maritime contexts to refer to any instance of organizing or packing items. The nautical roots of the word highlight its importance in ensuring safety and efficiency in shipping practices, influencing how we perceive the organization of space in both personal and professional settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,147, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.