stow carefully
Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words
to place something with care to avoid damage
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Examples (10)
- When packing, always stow fragile items carefully.
- The technician carefully stowed the sensitive equipment in its padded case.
- Please stow your personal belongings carefully in the overhead compartment.
- He was instructed to stow the ropes carefully so they wouldn't tangle.
- After the picnic, we carefully stowed all the leftovers in airtight containers.
- The crew worked diligently to stow the cargo carefully before the storm.
- She had to stow the delicate artwork carefully for transport.
- Make sure you stow the chemicals carefully in a secure cabinet.
- The librarian carefully stowed the rare manuscripts back on the shelf.
- It's important to stow sharp tools carefully to prevent accidents.