The term 'in the hold' refers to the area of a ship or boat located BELOW the main deck, where cargo and supplies are stored. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'STOWED' (6 letters) and 'BELOW' (5 letters). STOWED means to have been placed in a secure position, while BELOW indicates a lower position. Therefore, the two words together indicate that something is securely stored in the lower part of a ship or boat, which is the hold.