Stableman: meaning, definitions and examples
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stableman
[ ˈsteɪbəlmən ]
job role
A stableman is a person employed to take care of horses, typically in a stable. Their duties often include feeding, grooming, and exercising the horses, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the stable environment.
Synonyms
caretaker, groom, horsekeeper.
Examples of usage
- The stableman prepared the horses for their morning ride.
- She became a stableman after her love for horses grew.
- The stableman noticed that one of the horses was limping.
Translations
Translations of the word "stableman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 estabulador
🇮🇳 घुड़साल का कर्मचारी
🇩🇪 Stallknecht
🇮🇩 pengurus kandang
🇺🇦 стайняр
🇵🇱 stajenny
🇯🇵 厩舎の従業員
🇫🇷 palefrenier
🇪🇸 establo
🇹🇷 ahır işçisi
🇰🇷 마구간 직원
🇸🇦 عامل في الإسطبلات
🇨🇿 stájník
🇸🇰 stajník
🇨🇳 马厩工人
🇸🇮 hlevar
🇮🇸 stallmaður
🇰🇿 жылқы күтуші
🇬🇪 ცხვრის გამზრდელი
🇦🇿 stall işçisi
🇲🇽 mozo de establo
Etymology
The term 'stableman' originates from the combination of 'stable', referring to a building for housing horses, and 'man', a term denoting a person. The word 'stable' itself comes from the Old French 'estabel', meaning a place where animals are kept, derived from the Latin 'stabulum', which refers to a standing place. The occupation of a stableman has historical roots in agriculture and equestrianism, where horses were essential for transportation, labor, and sport. Over time, the role has evolved but remains closely linked to the upkeep and management of horses, particularly in equestrian facilities and farms.