A building for the lodging and feeding of horses or other livestock. The farmer built a new stable to house his growing number of horses.
A group of racehorses owned or trained by the same person. The trainer's stable won several races this season.
A group of people, typically athletes or performers, under the same management. The boxing promoter has a stable of talented fighters ready for the upcoming tournament.
The animals, especially horses, kept in a stable, considered as a group. The stable was restless during the thunderstorm.