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(stō)

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!

Origin: ME stowen < stowe, a place < OE < IE base *stā-, to stand

See stow in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

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Origin: Middle English stowen

Origin: , from stowe, place

Origin: , from Old English stōw; see stā- in Indo-European roots

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