stable
To put or keep an animal, especially a horse, in a building designed for shelter and containment. It can also refer to the act of storing vehicles or equipment in a secure, covered facility.
Exemplos
3 de 5After the long ride, the knight decided to stable his horse at the local inn.
After the long ride, the knight decided to put his horse in a stable at the local inn.
The facility is equipped to stable up to fifty thoroughbreds during the racing season.
The facility is equipped to house up to fifty thoroughbreds in stables during the racing season.
Can I stable my bike in your garage until the rain stops?
Can I keep my bike in your garage until the rain stops?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a horse standing 'stable' (steady) inside its 'stable' (house). You 'stable' the horse to keep it 'stable'.
Quiz rápido
Due to the approaching hurricane, the rancher decided to ______ his prize-winning mares in the reinforced barn.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: stable
Exemplos
After the long ride, the knight decided to stable his horse at the local inn.
everydayAfter the long ride, the knight decided to put his horse in a stable at the local inn.
The facility is equipped to stable up to fifty thoroughbreds during the racing season.
formalThe facility is equipped to house up to fifty thoroughbreds in stables during the racing season.
Can I stable my bike in your garage until the rain stops?
informalCan I keep my bike in your garage until the rain stops?
Logistical reports from the 19th century detail where the cavalry would stable their mounts during transit.
academicLogistical reports from the 19th century detail where the cavalry would house their horses in stables during transit.
The transport company has contracted with a local firm to stable their fleet of vintage carriages.
businessThe transport company has contracted with a local firm to provide storage for their fleet of vintage carriages.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
stable the horses
to put the horses away in their stalls
stabling costs
the expenses related to housing animals
room to stable
available space to house an animal or vehicle
Frequentemente confundido com
To 'stabilize' means to make something steady or fixed; to 'stable' means to put an animal in a shelter.
A 'staple' is a U-shaped fastener or a basic food item; 'stable' refers to animal housing.
Notas de uso
When used as a verb, 'stable' is almost exclusively used in the context of horses or high-value livestock. In modern informal usage, it is occasionally used metaphorically for storing high-maintenance vehicles like classic cars.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'stable' when they mean 'stabilize' (e.g., 'We need to stable the economy'). Always use 'stabilize' for making things firm or steady.
Dica de memorização
Think of a horse standing 'stable' (steady) inside its 'stable' (house). You 'stable' the horse to keep it 'stable'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'estable', coming from the Latin 'stabulum' meaning 'a standing place' or 'stall'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In equestrian cultures like the UK and rural USA, 'stabling' is a significant industry and part of the daily routine for horse owners.
Quiz rápido
Due to the approaching hurricane, the rancher decided to ______ his prize-winning mares in the reinforced barn.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: stable
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