Stabiliser (Noun)
Meaning
A device for making something stable.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fin on the back of the aircraft serves as a stabiliser to prevent it from tilting excessively during flight.
- The stabiliser injected into the liquefied gas tank helps to reduce its tendency to explode.
- A washing machine's stabiliser legs are essential for maintaining its balance during the spin cycle.
- Racing car manufacturers often fit larger stabiliser bars to improve vehicle stability during tight turns.
- The boat's hull was designed with a counter-stabiliser to reduce the rocking motion caused by waves.