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stowaways

 

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Noun stowaway has 1 sense
  1. stowaway - a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
    --1 is a kind of
    passenger, rider
    Derived form: verb stow away1

Definitions from the Web

Stowaways

Definition:

Noun (plural): People who secretly hide in a vehicle, ship, or aircraft in order to travel without paying or being detected.

Verb: Illegally conceal oneself on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft in order to travel without permission or payment.

Example Sentences:

Noun usage:

  1. The crew discovered two stowaways hiding in the cargo hold of the ship.
  2. The airline announced that security measures will be improved to prevent stowaways from boarding the planes.

Verb usage:

  1. The teenagers tried to stowaway on the train to reach the concert without buying tickets.
  2. He stowed himself away in the truck, hoping to cross the border without being detected.

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