noun
- plural of stowage; acts of storing or packing things away, or the spaces where things are stored
Usage: often nautical or technical
Examples
- The ship's crew checked all stowages before departure.
- Proper stowages of cargo prevent damage during transport.
- The aircraft has multiple stowages for passenger luggage.
- Emergency equipment requires secure stowages.
- The captain inspected the stowages in the hold.
- Different stowages are used for various types of goods.