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11stable — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun Stable is used after these nouns: ↑racing, ↑riding {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} verb Stable is used with these nouns as the object: ↑horse {{Roman}}III.{{/Roman}} adj. 1 not likely to move VERBS ▪ be …
12Stable bandage — A stable bandage, or standing bandage/wrap, is a type of wrap used on the lower legs of a horse. A stable bandage runs from just below the knee or hock, to the bottom of the fetlock joint, and protects the cannon bone, tendons of the lower leg,… …
13keep — v. & n. v. (past and past part. kept) 1 tr. have continuous charge of; retain possession of. 2 tr. (foll. by for) retain or reserve for a future occasion or time (will keep it for tomorrow). 3 tr. & intr. retain or remain in a specified condition …
14stable — I UK [ˈsteɪb(ə)l] / US adjective ** 1) a) not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation. The marine environment is relatively stable. Children benefit from stable… …
15stable — sta|ble1 [ steıbl ] adjective ** 1. ) not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse: People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation. The marine environment is relatively stable. Children benefit from stable… …
16stable — 1. adj. (stabler, stablest) 1 firmly fixed or established; not easily adjusted, destroyed, or altered (a stable structure; a stable government). 2 firm, resolute; not wavering or fickle (a stable and steadfast friend). 3 Chem. (of a compound) not …
17stable — sta|ble1 W3 [ˈsteıbəl] adj [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: estable, from Latin stabilis, from stare to stand ] 1.) steady and not likely to move or change ≠ ↑unstable →↑stability ▪ A wide base will make the structure much more stable. in… …
18stable — 1 adjective 1 steady and not likely to move or change: Be careful, that ladder isn t stable. | a stable marriage | a politically stable country 2 calm, reasonable, and not easy to upset: Norman s a bit neurotic, but his wife s a very stable… …
19stable — 1. noun /ˈsteɪ.bəl/ a) A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses b) all the racehorses of a particular stable, i.e. belonging to a given owner. 2. verb /ˈsteɪ …
20stable — stable1 adjective (stabler, stablest) 1》 not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed. 2》 not likely to change or fail. ↘not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation. ↘emotionally well balanced. 3》 not liable to undergo… …
