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stirrup [ˈstɪrəp] n
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) Also called stirrup iron either of two metal loops on a riding saddle, with a flat footpiece through which a rider puts his foot for support. They are attached to the saddle by stirrup leathers 2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) a U-shaped support or clamp made of metal, wood, leather, etc. 3. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical one of a set of ropes fastened to a yard at one end and having a thimble at the other through which a footrope is rove for support 4. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Mountaineering) the usual US name for étrier [Old English stigrāp, from stīg path, step (related to Old High German stīgan to move up) + rāp rope; related to Old Norse stigreip, Old High German stegareif] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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