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to stow away
[phrase form: stow]
01
to hide oneself on a vehicle or vessel, such as a ship, airplane, or train, without permission or payment of fare
Examples
The curious teenager attempted to stow away on the circus train to experience life under the big top.
Despite strict security measures, someone managed to stow away on the military transport plane.
02
to store something in a secure location for future use
Examples
She decided to stow away her winter clothes in a storage bin during the summer months.
After the trip, they stowed away their luggage in the closet until their next vacation.
