stow
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stow

transitive verb \ˈstō\

Definition of STOW

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a : to put away for future use : store
b obsolete : to lock up for safekeeping : confine
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a : to dispose in an orderly fashion : arrange, pack
b : load
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slang : to put aside : stop
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a archaic : crowd
b : to eat or drink up —usually used with away <stowed away a huge dinner>

Examples of STOW

  1. He stowed his gear in a locker.
  2. Luggage may be stowed under the seat.

Origin of STOW

Middle English, to place, from stowe place, from Old English stōw; akin to OldFrisian stō place, Greek stylos pillar — more at steer
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with STOW

Stow

biographical name \ˈstō\

Definition of STOW

John 1525–1605 Eng. hist. & antiquarian

Stow

geographical name \ˈstō\

Definition of STOW

city NE Ohio NE of Akron pop 32,139

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