\Stow\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stowed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Stowing}.] [OE. stowen, fr. stowe a place, AS. stow; cf.
Icel. eldst[=o]a fireplace, hearth, OFries. st[=o], and E.
stand. [root]163.]
1. To place or arrange in a compact mass; to put in its
   proper place, or in a suitable place; to pack; as, to
   stowbags, bales, or casks in a ship's hold; to stow hay in
   a mow; to stow sheaves.
         Some stow their oars, or stop the leaky sides.
                                               --Dryden.
2. To put away in some place; to hide; to lodge.
         Foul thief! where hast thou stowed my daughter?
                                               --Shak.
3. To arrange anything compactly in; to fill, by packing
   closely; as, to stow a box, car, or the hold of a ship.