stowage
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stow·age
(stō′ĭj)n.
1.
a. The act, manner, or process of stowing.
b. The state of being stored.
2.
a. Space or room for storage.
b. A place or container for storage.
3. Goods in storage or to be stowed.
4. A charge for storing goods.
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stowage
(ˈstəʊɪdʒ)n
1. space, room, or a charge for stowing goods
2. the act or an instance of stowing or the state of being stowed
3. something that is stowed
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stow•age
(ˈstoʊ ɪdʒ)n.
1. an act or process of stowing.
2. the state of being stowed.
3. capacity for stowing something.
4. a place for stowing something.
5. something that is stowed or to be stowed.
6. a charge for stowing something.
[1350–1400]
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stowage
The method of placing cargo into a single hold or compartment of a ship to prevent damage, shifting, etc.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun | 1. | stowage - the charge for stowing goods charge - the price charged for some article or service; "the admission charge" |
2. | stowage - a room in which things are stored chandlery - a storeroom where candles are kept lumber room - a storeroom in a house where odds and ends can be stored (especially furniture) room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view" stock room, stockroom - storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business strongroom - a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept | |
3. | stowage - the act of packing or storing away storage - the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials |
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stowage
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