Stowing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Stowing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of stow.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of stow.
More Meanings
- (mining) A method of working in which the waste is packed into the space formed by excavating the vein.
- The act by which something is stowed; stowage.
Example Sentences
Very often, the bales have to be subitted to several transshipments and stowings, for which reason the bales do not all arrive at destination in good condition.
To render these stoppings effective, they must be built of brick or stone, and plastered with lime, and also supported at one or both sides by stowings of rubbish to provide against the effect of explosions.
Word Forms
- stowings
Synonyms for stowing
Depending on context, synonyms include stowage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stowage, deposit, rigging, docking, overhead, shelving.
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