transitive. To compress and stow (cargo) in a ship's hold. Also transferred to pack tightly; to crowd (with things or people). Also with up.

Nautical. transitive. To arrange or rearrange (cargo) in the hold of a ship. Also more generally: to arrange or stow (goods, luggage, etc.). Also…

Nautical. To place (cargo) in proper order in the hold or other receptacles in a ship; also, to store (provisions, etc.) between decks.

transitive. To compress and stow (wool, cotton or other cargo) in a ship's hold, etc.; also to pack tightly.

To stow or arrange (coal or cargo) in the hold of a ship, or carry it to the hatches when discharging; also to shift (coal) in a ship's hold, etc…