unstow

[uhn-stoh]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove (tools, utensils, equipment, etc.) from stowage, especially in preparation for use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unstow¹

1720–30; un- ² + stow ( def. )

Example Sentences

Unstow, un-stō′, v.t. to empty of its contents.—adj.

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The first thing that must be done now is to unstow the hold, and deposit its contents on the small island astern of us, which we shall call Store Island, for brevity’s sake.

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The dogs alone remain inactive during this busy scene, being kept harnessed to their burdens until the men have leisure to unstow the sledges, and hang upon the trees every species of provision out of their reach.

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The dogs alone remain inactive during this busy scene, being kept harnessed to their burdens until the men have leisure to unstow the sledges and hang upon the trees every species of provision out of their reach.

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The first thing that must be done now is to unstow the hold and deposit its contents on the small island astern of us, which we shall call Store Island, for brevity's sake.

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Related Words

• empty 
• off-load 
• remove 
• unload