Meaning Of The Word Stowaway

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stowaway
countable noun: A stowaway is a person who hides in a ship, aeroplane, or other vehicle in order to make a journey secretly or without paying.

stowaway in American English
a person who hides aboard a ship, airplane, etc. to get free passage, evade port officials, etc.
noun: a person who hides aboard a ship, airplane, or other vehicle in order to obtain free transportation or elude pursuers

stowaway in British English
noun: a person who hides aboard a vehicle, ship, or aircraft in order to gain free passage
verb: to travel in such a way

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