Definition of stable
- a horse stable
She rode the horse back to the stable.
There have been three winners from his stable this season.
A new model will be added to the car company's stable of sedans.
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Where do you stable your horses?
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14th century
They have a stable relationship.
Children need to be raised in a stable environment.
Make sure the platform is stable.
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: a building in which horses are kept, fed, and cared for
: the group of racehorses that belong to the same owner
: a group of people (such as athletes, writers, or performers) who work for or are trained by the same person, organization, or business
: to put or keep (a horse) in a stable
: in a good state or condition that is not easily changed or likely to change
medical : not getting worse or likely to get worse
: not easily moved
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