Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘stow’, meaning to secure or store something in a place, especially on a ship or aircraft, to prevent damage or obstruction.

“The crew had to nonstow the luggage quickly to meet the flight’s departure time.”

2. noun

something that has been nonstowed, typically referring to goods or equipment that are not properly secured or stored.

“The ship’s cargo control officer checked the manifest for nonstowed items before the vessel set sail.”