stow

IPA(Pronunciation)

/stoʊ/

Verb

transitive

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.

Japanese Meaning

物を整然とコンパクトに収納する / スペースを有効に使って長期間保管する

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Before the storm, he tried to stow the outdoor cushions in the shed.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

嵐の前に、彼は屋外用のクッションを物置にしまおうとした。

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Sense（1）

To put something away in a compact and tidy manner, in its proper place, or in a suitable place.

Sense（2）

To store or pack something in a space-saving manner and over a long time.

Yet everybody knows that a cargo properly stowed in a seaworthy craft reaches market in much the better condition than by rail, though perhaps it is some hours longer on the way.

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Sense（3）

To arrange, pack, or fill something tightly or closely.

Sense（4）

To dispose, lodge, or hide somebody somewhere.

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stows

（ present singular third-person ）

stowing

（ participle present ）

stowed

（ participle past ）

stowed

（ past ）

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