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  • present participle of stable.

stabling

American  
[stey-bling] / ˈsteɪ blɪŋ /

noun

  1. accommodation for horses or other draft or farm animals in a stable.

  2. stables collectively.


stabling British  
/ ˈsteɪblɪŋ /

noun

  1. stable buildings or accommodation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of stabling

First recorded in 1475–85; stable 1 + -ing 1

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Soon after, Churchill Downs announced it was suspending Baffert for two years through spring 2023, prohibiting the seven-time Derby winner from stabling or racing at tracks owned by Churchill Downs Inc.

From Seattle Times Jun. 2, 2021

"The likelihood is that, because of its location, most of the early landlords were connected with horses, carriages and stabling," writes Dailey.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2017

Danzing Candy won't have any accommodation problems, as stabling at Churchill Downs is free, although the hay, carrots and mints are extra.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2016

Millfield's resources are truly staggering: an equestrian centre, stabling for 50 horses, a 50-metre Olympic swimming pool, Tartan athletics track, playing fields, a putting green, an indoor tennis centre and a fencing salle.

From The Guardian Aug. 7, 2012

"Innkeep," a servant's voice called out behind her, "we have horses that want stabling, and my lord of Lannister requires a room and a hot bath."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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