Definition

1. 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

1. the act of packing or storing away
2. a room in which things are stored
3. the charge for stowing goods