Definition

A place where animals, especially horses, are kept in a building or shelter.

Example

The stabling at the ranch provides a safe and comfortable home for the horses.

Conversation

Have you seen the new stabling they built at the ranch?

Yeah, it looks really nice and spacious for the horses.

I heard they designed the stabling to keep them comfortable.

That's great! Happy horses make for a happy ranch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To put or keep animals, especially horses, in a stable.

Example

The farmer is stabling the horses for the night.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you’ve been stabling the horses at the farm lately.

Yeah, it’s been a lot of fun to work with them.

That sounds great! Is it hard to get them used to you while stabling?

Root Explanation

Stabling originates from the Old English 'stable' (meaning a building for horses) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The word 'stabling' refers to the action or process of putting horses in a stable or the state of being housed in a stable.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'stable' as a place for horses and remember that 'stabling' means the action of putting horses in that place.

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