2. A group of athletes that is managed by one individual or organization: Jack, the manager of the boxing club, had a stable of five boxers whom he was training to fight professionally.
3. A group of people, usually individuals, who are managed or supervised by one person or organization: The art gallery had a stable of artists who presented their work for the public on a regular basis.
2. To base a locomotive in a depot: The robbery at the shop took place rather close to the spot where the train had been stabled overnight.
Linda's mental health was now stable and she was encouraged to go back to work.
2. Referring to something which is not reacting chemically: The mixture in the test tube is stable and will not change when water is added.
3. Pertaining to something which is fastened, secure, and safe: Once the crew had snugged the barrels on the deck, they were stable and would not roll around in the storm.
4. Concerning a person who is well-balanced, sensible, and reasonable: Judy seemed to be very reliable, unwavering, and a stable individual and was chosen to be secretary in the committee on saving the environment.
2. A group of athletes which is managed by one individual or organization: "The manager of the boxing club had a stable of five boxers whom he was training to fight professionally."
"Her mental health was stable and she was encouraged to go back to work."
2. Not easily altered in terms of a chemical makeup: "The mixture in the test tube is stable and will not change when water is added."3. Secure, rational, or able to resist forces trying to move or to change something: "Once the crew had snugged the barrels to the deck, they were stable and would not roll around in the storm."
"Do you stable your horse here, too?"
2. A metal hoop or fine wire the purpose of which is to hold several items together: "Many people prefer to use a staple for each combination of pages rather than a paper clip."
3. A textile fiber of a short length that is spun into yarn: "The nylon staple will make an attractive yarn and the mother wants to use it to weave a scarf for her son."
"Did you staple the check to the form before mailing it? If you did, please unstaple it because the company gave instructions not to staple checks to anything."
The stable list of supplies for the office included a staple machine and boxes of staple(s). Users of the equipment were warned to be careful when they use the staple(s) so they don't staple any of them into their fingers.