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.

to put in a place or receptacle, as for storage or reserve; pack

He stowed the potatoes in our cellar.

to fill (a place or receptacle) by packing

to stow a carton with books.

to have or afford room for; hold.

Slang . to stop; break off

Stow it! Stow the talk!

to put away, as in a safe or convenient place (often fol. by away ).

to lodge or quarter. ?

stow away, to conceal oneself aboard a ship or other conveyance in order to obtain free transportation or to elude pursuers.

verb

throw overboard , use , waste

verb

bundle , deposit , load , pack , pack like sardines , put away , secrete , stash , stuff , top off , tuck , warehouse * , arrange , cache , contain , cram , crowd , fill , hide , hold , lade , lodge , place , quarter , save , stack , stop , store