stowage
/'stouidʤ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act or process of packing or storing goods, especially on a ship or aircraft: Refers to the action of arranging and securing cargo for transport.
- A space or room used for storing goods: Denotes the place where items are stored, particularly on a vessel.
- The charge or fee for storing goods: Indicates the cost associated with the service of stowing cargo.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Efficient stowage of the containers is crucial for the ship's stability.
- The crew accessed the forward stowage to retrieve the spare parts.
- The stowage for oversized luggage is an additional fee.
Advanced Usage
"To break stowage": To open up or disturb a previously arranged storage area to retrieve specific items, often causing inefficiency.
- Breaking stowage to find one small package delayed the unloading process.
"Stowage factor": A technical term in shipping referring to the volume occupied by one tonne of a specific cargo.
- The low stowage factor of the machinery meant it took up less space than anticipated.
Variants and Related Words
Stow (verb): To pack or store something away neatly and safely.
- Please stow your carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment.
Stower (noun): A person who stows goods.
- Stowaway (noun): A person who hides aboard a vehicle to travel secretly. (Note: This is a compound word listed separately as a variant).
Synonyms
- Storage: The action or method of storing.
- Packing: The act of putting items into containers for transport or storage.
- Lading: The action of loading a ship with cargo.
Related Phrases
Stowage plan: A detailed diagram showing where and how cargo is placed on a ship.
- The captain reviewed the stowage plan before departure.
In stowage: Describing goods that are currently stored.
- The extra life jackets are kept in stowage below deck.
Noun
- the act of packing or storing away
- a room in which things are stored
- the charge for stowing goods