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ALL meanings of stow away

stow a·way
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  • intransitivephrasal verbs stow away be transported illegally and secretly 1
  • verb with object stow away 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 stow away to put in a place or receptacle, as for storage or reserve; pack: He stowed the potatoes in our cellar. 1
  • verb with object stow away to fill (a place or receptacle) by packing: to stow a carton with books. 1
  • verb with object stow away to have or afford room for; hold. 1
  • verb with object stow away Slang. to stop; break off: Stow it! Stow the talk! 1
  • verb with object stow away to put away, as in a safe or convenient place (often followed by away). 1
  • verb with object stow away to lodge or quarter. 1
  • noun stow away to be a stowaway 0
  • noun stow away to consume (food or drink), esp. in large amounts 0
  • phrasal verb stow away If someone stows away, they hide in a ship, aeroplane, or other vehicle in order to make a journey secretly or without paying. 0
  • noun stow away to put or hide away, as in a safe place 0
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