The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GIMBAL
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The straight part
We know that "stabilising appliance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stabilising appliance = gimbal.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GIMBAL mean?
GIMBAL noun- A device for suspending something, such as a ship's compass, so that it will remain level when its support is tipped.
- To suspend using a gimbal or gimbals.
- To move a reaction engine about on a gimbal so as to obtain pitching and yawing correction moments.
- To swivel, move on an axis.