A weight mounted on a bow, usually extending some distance from the handle, used to minimise undesirable torque's of the bow string upon release
a substance used in the formulation of plastics to assist in maintaining the properties of the material at or near their initial values during processing and service life
{i} person or thing that stabilizes; relatively large shock absorber for cars; (Aviation) airfoil that stabilizes an airplane; (Nautical) mechanical device that controls and reduces the the rolling of a ship in stormy and rought waters; (Chemistry) chemical that is added to a another substance to maintain it in a stable chemical or physical condition; ingredient (gelatin for example) used to prevent certain desserts from breaking down (also stabilizer)