stow away
Third Person
stows away
Present Participle
stowing away
Past Tense
stowed away
Past Participle
stowed away
1
to hide oneself on a vehicle or vessel, such as a ship, airplane, or train, without permission or payment of fare
- The curious teenager attempted to stow away on the circus train to experience life under the big top.
- Despite strict security measures, someone managed to stow away on the military transport plane.
- Seeking adventure, the young explorers decided to stow away on a pirate ship in their favorite story.
- The spy successfully stowed away in the diplomatic convoy to gather information on the summit.
- During the border crossing, a group of migrants attempted to stow away on a freight train headed north.
2
to store something in a secure location for future use
- She decided to stow away her winter clothes in a storage bin during the summer months.
- After the trip, they stowed away their luggage in the closet until their next vacation.
- The sailor taught his crew how to stow away the equipment properly to prevent damage during rough seas.
- He always stowed away his important documents in a fireproof safe.
- The family stowed away their holiday decorations in the attic after the festive season was over.