Stowage

Pronunciation: /ˈstoʊɪdʒ/

Definitions of stowage

noun the items that are stowed or packed in a particular space

Example Sentences

A1 The stowage of luggage in the overhead compartments is important for safety during a flight.

A2 The sailor carefully organized the stowage of supplies on the ship before setting sail.

B1 Proper stowage of equipment in the warehouse is essential for efficient inventory management.

B2 The captain inspected the stowage of cargo in the hold to ensure it was secure for the voyage.

C1 The engineer designed a new stowage system for the spacecraft to maximize storage space.

C2 The logistics team coordinated the stowage of containers on the ship with precision to optimize loading efficiency.

Examples of stowage in a Sentence

formal The stowage of cargo on the ship must be carefully planned to ensure stability.

informal Make sure to secure the stowage of your luggage before the train departs.

slang I'll handle the stowage of these boxes, no worries.

figurative She carefully managed the stowage of her emotions, keeping them hidden from others.

Grammatical Forms of stowage

• past tense: stowed
• plural: stowages
• comparative: more stowage
• superlative: most stowage
• present tense: stow
• future tense: will stow
• perfect tense: have stowed
• continuous tense: is stowing
• singular: stowage
• positive degree: stowage
• infinitive: to stow
• gerund: stowing
• participle: stowed

Origin and Evolution of stowage

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'stowage' originated from the Middle English word 'stowage' or 'stowage', which was derived from the Old French word 'estovage' or 'estuvage'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of packing or storing cargo on a ship, the word 'stowage' has evolved to also refer to the act or process of arranging items in a confined space for efficient use of space.