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a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.

such a building with stalls.

a collection of animals housed in such a building.

Horse Racing.��

1. an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained.

2. the horses belonging to, or the persons connected with, such an establishment.

Informal.��

1. a number of people, usually in the same profession, who are employed, trained, or represented by the same company, agency, manager, etc..

   a comedy show with a large stable of writers.

2. the establishment that trains or manages such a group of people.

   two boxers from the same stable.

3. a collection of items produced by or belonging to an establishment, industry, profession, or the like.

   The American auto industry has some new small cars in its stable.

not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, foundation, etc.; firm; steady.

able or likely to continue or last; firmly established; enduring or permanent.

resistant to sudden change or deterioration.

steadfast; not wavering or changeable, as in character or purpose; dependable.

not subject to emotional instability or illness; sane; mentally sound.

Physics.��having the ability to react to a disturbing force by maintaining or reestablishing position, form, etc.

Chemistry.��not readily decomposing, as a compound; resisting molecular or chemical change.

(of a patient's condition) exhibiting no significant change.