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stowage

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stow⋅age

[stoh-ij]
–noun
1. an act or operation of stowing.
2. the state or manner of being stowed.
3. room or accommodation for stowing something.
4. a place in which something is or may be stowed.
5. something that is stowed or to be stowed.
6. a charge for stowing something.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME; see stow, -age
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stow·age   (stō'ĭj)   
n.  
    1. The act, manner, or process of stowing.

    2. The state of being stored.

    3. Space or room for storage.

    4. A place or container for storage.

    1. Space or room for storage.

    2. A place or container for storage.

  1. Goods in storage or to be stowed.

  2. A charge for storing goods.

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