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to stow
01
to carefully and neatly place something in a specific location for safekeeping or organization
Transitive: to stow sth somewhere
Example
The passengers stowed their belongings under the seats for the bus journey.
They recently stowed camping gear in the car trunk for the weekend.
She is currently stowing clothes in the suitcase for her trip.
02
to fill or pack a space tightly with items
Transitive: to stow a space with sth
Example
The ship 's cargo hold was stowed with crates of supplies for the voyage.
He stowed the pantry with canned goods, stacking them tightly on each shelf.
The attic was stowed with old furniture, filling it to the brim.
Example
The passengers stowed their belongings under the seats for the bus journey.
They recently stowed camping gear in the car trunk for the weekend.
She is currently stowing clothes in the suitcase for her trip.
We are stowing luggage in the closet to make room for guests.
The flight attendant instructed passengers to stow their carry-on luggage in the overhead compartments before takeoff.
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