verb

stow

STOH/stəʊ/

To pack or store something securely.

The traveler stows the suitcase securely beneath the train seat.

A traveler slides a compact suitcase into a fitted storage compartment beneath a train seat, where a retaining lip keeps it securely out of the aisle.

Etymology

Old English stow meant a place or spot; the verb first meant putting something in a suitable place. Its nautical use for packing gear aboard a ship led to the storage sense.

In context

JoCat36:13

can I use my bonus action to Stow those in my inventory

Dungeon and Dragon - Heart of Elynthi D&D Session 3

More examples

We stow the camping gear in a locked shed.
He stowed the tools in their fitted case.
Please stow your bag before the bus starts moving.

Forms

stow · stows · stowed · stowing

stowage noun — The act of packing goods for storage.

Similar words

store: Emphasizes keeping something for later rather than securing it.
pack: Emphasizes arranging items in containers, often for travel.