stow on

Frequency: 6.99.1 per million words

to place something on top of a surface, like a deck or shelf

stowstow + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The containers were stowed on deck.
  • We carefully stowed the gear on the roof rack.
  • The books were neatly stowed on the top shelf.
  • They had to stow all loose items on the boat before the storm.
  • All provisions had been stowed on board.
  • We will stow the fragile boxes on the softest part of the truck bed.
  • Just stow your backpack on the back seat.
  • Cargo must be properly stowed on the ship's main deck.
  • She stowed her bicycle helmet on the hook by the door.
  • Make sure you stow the heavy crates securely on the lower platform.