tr.v. stowed, stow·ing, stows Phrasal Verb: 1. 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. 2. To store for future use: stowed carrots and potatoes in the root cellar. 3. Slang To refrain from; stop. 4. To provide lodging for; quarter. stow away 1. To hide oneself aboard a conveyance in order to obtain free transportation. 2. Informal To consume (food or drink) greedily. [Middle English stowen, from stowe, place, from Old English stōw; see stā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] stowa·ble adj. |
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