stow — to put or pack something away carefully in a particular place
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put or pack something away carefully in a particular place
Pronunciation (IPA): /stoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The flight attendant asked him to stow his emotional baggage, but he said it didn't fit in the overhead compartment.
- She learned to stow her camping equipment efficiently after her first disastrous trip.
- The sailor could stow a week's worth of supplies in spaces most people couldn't even see.
stow
VERB[/stoʊ/]
to put or pack something away carefully in a particular place
She tries to stow her giant suitcase into the tiny overhead bin.
Stow the cargo as ships go and waters flow
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Stow derives from Middle English 'stowen', originally meaning 'to place' or 'to arrange'. The word developed into a nautical term referring to the systematic loading of cargo aboard ships, and has since broadened to mean the general arrangement and storage of goods.
Breakdown
stow (from Middle English stowen, meaning to place or arrange; the -en ending is a Middle English verbal suffix)
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📝Examples
“The flight attendant asked him to stow his emotional baggage, but he said it didn't fit in the overhead compartment.”
“She learned to stow her camping equipment efficiently after her first disastrous trip.”
“The sailor could stow a week's worth of supplies in spaces most people couldn't even see.”
“He tried to stow away on a cruise ship but was caught when he ordered room service.”
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