to put (something) away or into store
Stow the camping gear in the attic
to pack away (something) in an orderly fashion in an enclosed space
Stow the sails
to fill (a ship's hold, etc) with cargo
informal (+ away) to cram in (food)
We stowed away a huge dinner
stowage noun
stow it!
informal shut up!
[Old English stōwigan to retain, from stōw place]