alow

[əˈləʊ]

alow Definition

below deck on a ship.

Using alow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "alow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sailors were ordered to go alow and secure the cargo.

  • Example

    The captain went alow to check the engine room.

Origins of alow

from Middle English 'alowe'

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Summary: alow in Brief

'Alow' [əˈləʊ] is an adverb used to describe a location below deck on a ship. It is often used in nautical contexts, such as 'The sailors were ordered to go alow and secure the cargo.'