STATOR
Sta"tor, n. (Mach.)
Defn: A stationary part in or about which another part (the rotor) revolves, esp. when both are large; as, (a) (Elec.) The stationary member of an electrical machine, as of an induction motor. (b) (Steam Turbine) The case inclosing a turbine wheel; the body of stationary blades or nozzles.
STATUA
Stat"u*a, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: A statue. [Obs.]
They spake not a word; But, like dumb statuas or breathing stones,
Gazed each on other. Shak.
STATUARY Stat"u*a*ry, n.; pl. Statuaries. Etym: [L. statuarius, n., fr. statuarius, a., of or belonging to statues, fr. statua statue: cf. F. statuaire. See Statue.]
1. One who practices the art of making statues. On other occasions the statuaries took their subjects from the poets. Addison.
2. Etym: [L. statuaria (sc. ars): cf. F. statuaire.]
Defn: The art of carving statues or images as representatives of real persons or things; a branch of sculpture. Sir W. Temple.
3. A collection of statues; statues, collectively.
STATUE Stat"ue, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. statua (akin to stativus standing still), fr. stare, statum, to stand. See Stand.]