1. Verb
Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.
2. Verb
Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character.
3. Verb
Durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position.
4. Verb
To fix; to establish.
5. Verb
A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable.
6. Verb
To put or keep in a stable.
7. Verb
To dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel.
8. Adjective
not taking part readily in chemical change
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
9. Noun
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
Vocabulary classified under Engineering
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