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stirrup - What does it mean?

Definition of 'stirrup'

English

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Noun

(en-noun)
  • A foot rest used by horse-riders.
  • (anatomy) A stapes.
  • Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
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  • (nautical) A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.
  • (Totten)

    Derived terms

    * stirrup cup * stirrup iron * stirrup leather * stirrup strap

    Adjective

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  • Referring to women's pants, a form of trousers commonly worn by women that includes a strap beneath the arch of the foot.
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    Similar to 'stirrup'

    satrap, sitrep, siterip