Definition

Kept in a place where horses are housed or parked.

Example

The horses were stabled safely for the night.

Conversation

Did you see where I parked my car?

Yeah, it's right over there by the entrance, all stabled and ready to go.

Thanks! I always forget where I leave it when it's stabled.

No problem! It's easy to lose track when it's not in front of you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To put or keep an animal, especially a horse, in a stable.

Example

The horses were stabled for the night to protect them from the cold.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how well that horse stabled during the competition?

Yeah, it really showed its strength and focus.

I can't believe how much it improved since last year.

Root Explanation

Stabled → The word is derived from 'stable' (from Old French *establir*, meaning to establish or set up) and the suffix '-d' (indicating past tense). The term 'stabled' refers to the action of having been established or set up in a stable, particularly for animals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stable' as a place where animals are 'established' or 'set up' — when something is 'stabled', it means it has been placed in that established setting.

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