/ˈstoʊɪdʒ/; /ˈstoʊɪdʒ/; /ˈstoʊɪdʒ/ or /ˈstoʊɪdʒ/;

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of storing or arranging something, especially cargo, in a ship, vehicle, or container.

“The ship’s crew performed extensive stowage of the cargo before setting sail.”

2. noun

the space or equipment provided for storing something, especially cargo.

“The stowage area in the warehouse was designed to optimize storage capacity.”