stow
transitive verb
- to pack or store away; esp., to pack in an orderly, compact way
- to fill by packing in an orderly way
- to hold or receive: said of a room, container, etc.
- Obsolete to provide lodging for
- Slang to stop; cease: stow the chatter!
See stow in American Heritage Dictionary 4
stow
transitive verb stowed,
stow·ing,
stows 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.
- To store for future use: stowed carrots and potatoes in the root cellar.
- Slang To refrain from; stop.
- To provide lodging for; quarter.
Phrasal Verb: stow away To hide oneself aboard a conveyance in order to obtain free transportation.
Informal To consume (food or drink) greedily.
Origin: Middle English stowen, from stowe, place, from Old English stōw; see stā- in Indo-European roots.
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