In nautical use, alow means "in or to a lower part of the vessel," indicating the deck or the area of the rigging closest to the deck, or below-deck as opposed to above-deck.

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Definition of 'alow' alow in British English (əˈləʊ ) adverb, adjective (postpositive) nautical

5 days ago · alow (not comparable) (now chiefly Scotland) Low down. [from 14th c.] quotations

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word alow, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Alow definition: <a>Below.</a>.(nautical) Towards the lower part of a vessel; towards the lower rigging or the decks. [from 16th c.]