Stirrup

/ˈstɪ.ɹəp/ · noun

Meaning

(equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding..

Definitions by Sense

1. (equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
2. (by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
3. (anatomy) A stapes.
4. (nautical) A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.
5. (construction) A bent rebar wrapped around the main rebars to reinforce against shear stress.
6. Referring to women's pants/trousers: being of a form, commonly worn by women, that includes a strap beneath the arch of the foot.

Example Sentences

With what different feelings did he now put foot in stirrup to the last time when he sprung to horse?

Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.[…]A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.

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