stirrup
A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
Other meanings
Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
A portable, flexible ladder-like device used in climbing.
Related words
- stirruped
- stirrupless
- stirruplike
- birthing stirrups
- stirrup cup
- stirrup iron
- stirrup bone
- stirrup jar
- stirrup pump
- stirrup stocking
- stirrup leather
- stirrup strap
Word history
From Old English "stiġrāp".
Where this comes from
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