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stabilizer

/ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzər/ /ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɚ/

Meanings
noun
Any person or thing that brings stability.

Examples :

"My grandfather was a stabilizer for the family, always offering calm advice during disagreements. "
thing action device system

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration stability

stability noun

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

Illustration embroidery

embroidery noun

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/

The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

"The grandmother's special gift was a pillow, beautifully embroidered with flowers. "

Illustration controlled

controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration puckering

puckering verb

/ˈpʌkərɪŋ/ /ˈpʌkrɪŋ/

To pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold.

"The baby was puckering her lips as if she was about to cry. "

Illustration stitching

stitching verb

/ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/

To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

"to stitch a shirt bosom."

Illustration stabilizes

stabilizes verb

/ˈsteɪbəˌlaɪzɪz/

To make stable.

"Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg."

Illustration disagreements

disagreements noun

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənts/ /ˌdɪzəˈɡriːmənts/

An argument or debate.

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

Illustration grandfather

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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collapsing verb

/kəˈlæpsɪŋ/ /kəˈlæpsɪn/

To break apart and fall down suddenly; to cave in.

"The old building's roof collapsed during the storm, sending debris everywhere. "

Illustration stabilize

stabilize verb

/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

To make stable.

"Jody stabilized the table by putting a book under the short leg."