to stow cargo in the hold

  • 1stow — /stoʊ / (say stoh) verb (t) 1. Nautical to place (cargo, etc.) in the hold or some other part of a ship. 2. to put in a place or receptacle as for storage or reserve; pack. 3. to fill (a place or receptacle) by packing. 4. (of a place or… …

  • 2stow — stowable, adj. /stoh/, v.t. 1. Naut. a. to put (cargo, provisions, etc.) in the places intended for them. b. to put (sails, spars, gear, etc.) in the proper place or condition when not in use. 2. to put in a place or receptacle, as for storage or …

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  • 3rummage — [rum′ij] n. [aphetic < MFr arrumage < arrumer, to stow cargo in the hold < aruner, to arrange < run, rum, ship s hold < Frank * rum, akin to OE rum,ROOM] 1. miscellaneous articles; odds and ends 2. a rummaging, or thorough search… …

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  • 4rummage — (v.) 1520s, act of arranging cargo in a ship, aphetic of M.Fr. arrumage arrangement of cargo, from arrumer to stow goods in the hold of a ship, from a to + rumer, probably from Germanic (Cf. O.N. rum compartment in a ship, O.H.G. rum space, O.E.… …

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