The act or operation of placing in a suitable position; or the suitable disposition of several things together. The stowage of a ships cargo to advantage requires no little skill. It is of great consequence to make good stowage.

Room for the reception of things to be reposited. In every vessel there is stowage for immense treasures.

The state of being laid up. I am curious to have the plate and jewels in safe stowage.

Money paid for stowing goods.