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Stowing
see synonyms of stowingNoun
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Stowing
see synonyms of stowingverb (transitive)
1. (often foll by away)
to pack or store
2.
to fill by packing
3. nautical
to pack or put away (cargo, sails and other gear, etc)
4.
to have enough room for
5. (usually imperative) British slang
to cease from
stow your noise!
stow it!
noun
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Stowing
see synonyms of stowing verb transitive
1.
to pack or store away; esp., to pack in an orderly, compact way
2.
to fill by packing in an orderly way
3.
to hold or receive
said of a room, container, etc.4. Obsolete
to provide lodging for
5. Slang
to stop; cease
stow the chatter!
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Stowing
see synonyms of stowingtr.v. stowed, stow·ing, stows
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.
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