stowable

stow

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stoh]
- /stoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stoh]
- /stoʊ/

Definitions of stowable word

verb with object stowable 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 stowable to put in a place or receptacle, as for storage or reserve; pack: He stowed the potatoes in our cellar. 1
verb with object stowable to fill (a place or receptacle) by packing: to stow a carton with books. 1
verb with object stowable to have or afford room for; hold. 1
verb with object stowable Slang. to stop; break off: Stow it! Stow the talk! 1
verb with object stowable to put away, as in a safe or convenient place (often followed by away). 1

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Origin of stowable

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 Stowable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stowable 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 about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

stowable usage trend in Literature

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