Lexic.us

Definition of Stirrup

1. Noun. Support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go.

2. Noun. The stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.

Definition of Stirrup

1. n. A kind of ring, or bent piece of metal, wood, leather, or the like, horizontal in one part for receiving the foot of a rider, and attached by a strap to the saddle, -- used to assist a person in mounting a horse, and to enable him to sit steadily in riding, as well as to relieve him by supporting a part of the weight of the body.

Definition of Stirrup

1. Noun. A foot rest used by horse-riders. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) A stapes. ¹

3. Adjective. referring to women’s pants, a form of trousers commonly worn by women that includes a strap beneath the arch of the foot. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Stirrup

1. a support for the foot of a horseman [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stirrup

stirrahs stirras stirre stirred stirred(p) stirred up stirrer stirrers stirres stirrest

stirreth stirring stirring up stirringly stirrings stirrup (current term) stirrup bone stirrup cup stirrup iron stirrup pump

stirrups stirs stirs up stishie stishies stishovite stistaite stitch stitch-up stitch in the ditch

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