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stowing
stow S0787100 (stō)tr.v. stowed, stow·ing, stows 1. a. To place or arrange, especially in a neat, compact way: stowed his gear in the footlocker.b. To fill (a place or container) by packing tightly.2. To store for future use: stowed carrots and potatoes in the root cellar.3. Slang To refrain from; stop.4. To provide lodging for; quarter.Phrasal Verb: stow away1. To hide oneself aboard a conveyance in order to obtain free transportation.2. Informal To consume (food or drink) greedily.
[Middle English stowen, from stowe, place, from Old English stōw; see stā- in Indo-European roots.]
stow′a·ble adj.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | stowing - the act of packing or storing awaystowagestorage - the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials |
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