stow
/stoʊ/ verb C1- To put something away in a compact and tidy manner, in its proper place, or in a suitable place.
- To store or pack something in a space-saving manner and over a long time.
- To arrange, pack, or fill something tightly or closely.
- To dispose of, lodge, or hide somebody somewhere.
He/she/it stows · Past stowed · Past participle stowed · -ing form stowing
Verb forms
- Base form
- stow
- He/she/it
- stows
- Past
- stowed
- Past participle
- stowed
- -ing form
- stowing
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I stowed them all discreetly away in my overcoat and drove straight to the address given.
Take in the studding-sails and stow the flying jib.’ It was time; the squall was on us, and the vessel began to heel.
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