Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [stoh]
- /stoʊ/
- /stəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stoh]
- /stoʊ/
Definitions of stowing word
- verb with object stowing 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 stowing to put in a place or receptacle, as for storage or reserve; pack: He stowed the potatoes in our cellar. 1
- verb with object stowing to fill (a place or receptacle) by packing: to stow a carton with books. 1
- verb with object stowing to have or afford room for; hold. 1
- verb with object stowing Slang. to stop; break off: Stow it! Stow the talk! 1
- verb with object stowing to put away, as in a safe or convenient place (often followed by away). 1
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Origin of stowing
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 Stowing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stowing 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 73% 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.
stowing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stowing
noun stowing
- loading — anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons.
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