Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stoh]
- /stoʊ/
- /ˌriːˈstəʊ /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stoh]
- /stoʊ/
Definitions of restow word
- verb with object restow Nautical. to put (cargo, provisions, etc.) in the places intended for them. to put (sails, spars, gear, etc.) in the proper place or condition when not in use. 1
- verb with object restow to put in a place or receptacle, as for storage or reserve; pack: He stowed the potatoes in our cellar. 1
- verb with object restow to fill (a place or receptacle) by packing: to stow a carton with books. 1
- verb with object restow to have or afford room for; hold. 1
- verb with object restow Slang. to stop; break off: Stow it! Stow the talk! 1
- verb with object restow to put away, as in a safe or convenient place (often followed by away). 1
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Origin of restow
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English stowen, Old English stōwigan to keep, hold back (literally, to place), derivative of stōw place; akin to Old Norse eldstō fireplace, Gothic stojan to judge (literally, to place)
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Parts of speech for Restow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
restow popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
restow usage trend in Literature
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