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stirrup

UK
/ˈstɪr.əp/
US
/ˈstɪr.əp/

Translations

stirrupnoun
stirrups
pl
UK
/ˈstɪr.əp/
US
/ˈstɪr.əp/
The rider placed his foot in the stirrup before mounting the horse.
Всадник поставил ногу в стремя перед тем, как сесть на лошадь.
Synonyms
footrest
support
brace
stirrupadjective
UK
/ˈstɪrəp/
US
/ˈstɪrəp/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "stirrup pump", "stirrup strap").
Synonyms
looped
strapped
foot-looped
with stirrups
stirrup-style
stirruped

Definitions

stirrupnoun
A device attached to each side of a horse's saddle, in the form of a loop with a flat base to support the rider's foot.
She placed her foot in the stirrup and swung herself onto the horse.
A U-shaped support or clamp, often used in construction or engineering to hold or support something.
The metal stirrup was used to secure the beam in place during the construction of the bridge.
A small bone in the middle ear of humans and other mammals, also known as the stapes, which is involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear.
The surgeon carefully examined the stirrup to ensure there was no damage affecting the patient's hearing.
A band or strap that passes under a person's foot, especially as part of a garment or orthopedic support, to keep it in place.
The ski pants have an elastic stirrup to stop the legs from riding up.
stirrupadjective
Used attributively to denote something that resembles, relates to, or functions like a stirrup.
The firefighter grabbed a stirrup pump from the truck.
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