What does stowage mean?
Stowage means The act or practice of stowing..
Stowage
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act or practice of stowing..
Definitions by Sense
- The act or practice of stowing.
- A place where things are stowed.
- Things that are stowed.
- Amount of room for storing things.
- A charge for stowing and storage.
Example Sentences
the stowage of cargo
Accommodations were so poor I think we were in stowage, with the rest of the cargo.
Our stowage disappeared down the chute, into the employee only cargo area, never to be seen again by man.
The reduction in the ship's size naturally reduced her stowage.
We'll have to pay the stowage if we want our crate back.
Synonyms for stowage
Antonyms for stowage
Related Words
Word Forms
- stowages
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stowage?
Common synonyms include storeroom, stowing, storage room.
What is the opposite of stowage?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use stowage in a sentence?
the stowage of cargo
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