Meaning of stow in English

1. Pronunciation

   /stoʊ/

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1. Verb

   stow

   Etymology

   late Middle English: shortening of bestow

   Definitions

   1. fill by packing tightly

   Examples

   • « stow the cart »

   Derived terms

   • stowage
   • stowing

Browse dictionary

• stove poker
• stove bolt
• stover
• stovepiping
• stow
• stowage
• stowaway
• Stowe
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