stow

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stowed; stowing; stows

Definition of stow

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transitive verb

1 : house, lodge

2a : to put away for future use : store

b obsolete : to lock up for safekeeping : confine

3a : to dispose in an orderly fashion : arrange, pack

b : load

4 slang : to put aside : stop

5a archaic : crowd

b : to eat or drink up —usually used with awaystowed away a huge dinner

Stow

biographical name

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Definition of Stow (Entry 2 of 3)

John 1525–1605 English historian and antiquarian

Stow

geographical name

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Definition of Stow (Entry 3 of 3)

city in northeastern Ohio northeast of Akron population 34,837

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Examples of stow in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Clocking in at a little over two pounds, this option is lightweight enough to stow in the trunk of your car. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "A Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Is Flying Past Earth on Christmas Day," 24 Dec. 2020 At 2 feet tall and pre-lit, this one is easy to stow and set back up year after year, virtual gift exchange or not. — Dana Holmes, CNN Underscored, "How to host your own jolly virtual gift exchange," 18 Nov. 2020 Slide-out stands are easy to stow during transit and take only seconds to set up as reinforcement to the slider’s native cantilever system. — The Editors, Outdoor Life, "3 Ways to Level Any Camper, Truck, or RV," 11 Nov. 2020 Clocking in at a little over two pounds, this option is lightweight enough to stow in the trunk of your car. — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, "The Universe May Have Actually Started With the Big Bounce—Not a Bang," 14 Dec. 2020 Visitors who must stow backpacks and smaller valuables leave their gear there, then loop back around to the entrance. — Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, "Universal: New lockers relieve logjam for Harry Potter ride," 10 Dec. 2020 Make sure your layers are easy to take off and put back on, and leave enough room in your pack to stow them away. — oregonlive, "What you need to stay safe for a day of winter recreation in Oregon," 8 Dec. 2020 Clocking in at a little over four pounds, this option is lightweight enough to stow in the trunk of your car. — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "Watch the Moment Arecibo Observatory Collapses in This Devastating Drone Footage," 4 Dec. 2020 There's an abundance of cupholders and miscellaneous compartments to stow things. — Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2020 Ford Transit 350 Continues to Outpace Its Rivals," 4 Dec. 2020

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13 Jan 2021

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“Stow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stow. Accessed 19 Jan. 2021.

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stow

verb

English Language Learners Definition of stow

: to put (something that is not being used) in a place where it is available, where it can be kept safely, etc.

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stow

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stowed; stowing

Kids Definition of stow

1 : to put away : store He stowed his belongings in the closet.

2 : load entry 2 sense 1 The ship was stowed before the voyage.

stow away

: to hide on a vehicle (as a ship) in order to travel without paying or being seen

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