stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər 
plural stabilizers
: one that stabilizes something: such as
a
: a substance added to another substance (such as an explosive or plastic) or to a system (such as an emulsion) to prevent or delay an unwanted alteration of physical state
b
: a gyroscope device to keep ships steady in a heavy sea
c
: an airfoil providing stability for an airplane
specifically
: the fixed horizontal member of the tail assembly see airplane illustration
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Biden eked out an electoral college victory, having campaigned as a moderate, a stabilizer.
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
The maintenance workers found that parts inside the tail were damaged, including the metal support bracket and the vertical stabilizer ribs above and below where the standby rudder power control unit is.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
If one part of your portfolio takes a hit, other areas may serve as stabilizers.
—John Jennings, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Fixed signs are the stabilizers and unwavering forces of the zodiac.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
The maintenance workers found that parts inside the tail were damaged, including the metal support bracket and the vertical stabilizer ribs above and below where the standby rudder power control unit is.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 10 July 2024
If one part of your portfolio takes a hit, other areas may serve as stabilizers.
—John Jennings, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Fixed signs are the stabilizers and unwavering forces of the zodiac.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stabilizer
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stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
ˈstā-bə-ˌlī-zər
: one (as a chemical or a device) that stabilizes something
especially
: a fixed surface for stabilizing the motion of an airplane
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stabilizer
noun
sta·bi·liz·er
variants
also British stabiliser
: one that stabilizes something
especially
: a substance added to another substance or to a system (as an emulsion) to prevent or retard an unwanted alteration of physical state
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