firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.-steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character.-durable; not subject to overthrow or change; firm; as, a stable foundation; a stable position.-to fix; to establish.-a house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable.-to put or keep in a stable.-to dwell or lodge in a stable; to dwell in an inclosed place; to kennel.