stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 
plural stabilizers
: one that stabilizes something: such as
a
: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay an unwanted alteration of physical state
b
: a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea
c
: an airfoil providing stability for an airplane
specifically
: the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration
Examples of stabilizer in a Sentence
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To keep it stable in those Atlantic swells, the yacht has four Naiad fin stabilizers, a full keel and extensive ballasting.
—
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The circuit board beneath the keys is secured with screw-in stabilizers that produce a smooth typing experience with less wobble on the larger keys like the space bar, shift, enter and delete keys.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Deep Sea Vision plans to return to the location sometime this year in an attempt to determine whether an object that appears to be a silhouette of an aircraft with twin vertical stabilizers is Earhart's Electra 10-E.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
It is also equipped with four stabilizer fins that ensure comfort on the waves.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Thankfully, most modern cruise ships have sophisticated stabilizer systems which significantly curtail pitch and roll, even in rough seas—leaving many would-be sufferers almost unaware of any movement from the ship at all.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Make sure the front tire stabilizer is securely in place.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Herzog, director of fitness and sports medicine for the Memorial Healthcare System, said the classes work on exercising the main stabilizers of the body.
—Alexi C. Cardona, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Polished steel studs, control buttons, and stabilizers are easily visible for queuing up your favorite tracks with ease.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024
Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The circuit board beneath the keys is secured with screw-in stabilizers that produce a smooth typing experience with less wobble on the larger keys like the space bar, shift, enter and delete keys.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Deep Sea Vision plans to return to the location sometime this year in an attempt to determine whether an object that appears to be a silhouette of an aircraft with twin vertical stabilizers is Earhart's Electra 10-E.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
It is also equipped with four stabilizer fins that ensure comfort on the waves.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Thankfully, most modern cruise ships have sophisticated stabilizer systems which significantly curtail pitch and roll, even in rough seas—leaving many would-be sufferers almost unaware of any movement from the ship at all.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
Make sure the front tire stabilizer is securely in place.
—Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
Herzog, director of fitness and sports medicine for the Memorial Healthcare System, said the classes work on exercising the main stabilizers of the body.
—Alexi C. Cardona, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Polished steel studs, control buttons, and stabilizers are easily visible for queuing up your favorite tracks with ease.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024
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stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər
: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something
especially
: a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane
Medical Definition
stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
variants
also British stabiliser
: one that stabilizes something
especially
: a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state
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