Stator

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( n.) A stationary part in or about which another part (the rotor) revolves, esp. when both are large;

(2): ( n.) The stationary member of an electrical machine, as of an induction motor.

(3): ( n.) The case inclosing a turbine wheel; the body of stationary blades or nozzles.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Stator

a Roman surname of Jupiter, given because he stayed the Romans in their flight before the Sabines. Romulus vowed to erect a temple in his honor, but contented himself with indicating the spot where it should stand. M. Attilius repeated that vow at a later day, and the senate thereupon caused the temple to be built in the tenth region (Livy, 1, 12). See Anthon, Classical Dict. s.v.; Vollmer, W rterb. p. d. Mythol. s.v.