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steadies

/ˈstɛdiz/

Meanings
verb
To stabilize something; to prevent from shaking.

Examples :

"He steadies the ladder so she can reach the top shelf. "
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Related Words

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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 she

she noun

/ʃiː/ /ʃi/

A female.

"Pat is definitely a she."

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from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

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shelf noun

/ʃɛlf/

A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.

"The books were neatly arranged on the shelf above the desk. "

Illustration ladder

ladder noun

/ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/

A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).

"The painter used a wooden ladder to reach the high window. "

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can verb

/ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.

"My parents can take me to the park after school. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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top noun

/tɒp/ /tɑp/

The highest or uppermost part of something.

"His kite got caught at the top of the tree."

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shaking verb

/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/

To cause (something) to move rapidly in opposite directions alternatingly.

"He shook the can of soda for thirty seconds before delivering it to me, so that, when I popped it open, soda went everywhere."

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reach noun

/ɹiːt͡ʃ/

The act of stretching or extending; extension.

"The reach of the new playground equipment was impressive; it extended far beyond the existing play area. "

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stabilize verb

/ˈsteɪbəlaɪz/

To make stable.

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