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stowaway

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(Entry 1 of 2)

someone who hides on a ship, airplane, etc., in order to travel without paying or being seen
  • A stowaway was discovered on the ship.

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stow away

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Synonyms of stow away (Entry 2 of 2)

as in hitch, hijack

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The first known use of stowaway was in 1848

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“Stowaway.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stowaway. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.

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