Definition of Stirrups. Meaning of Stirrups. Synonyms of Stirrups

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Definition of Stirrups

Stirrup
Stirrup Stir"rup, n. [OE. stirop, AS. stigr[=a]p; st[=i]gan to mount, ascend + r[=a]p a rope; akin to G. stegreif a stirrup. [root]164. See Sty, v. i., and Rope.] 1. 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. Our host upon his stirpoes stood anon. --Chaucer. 2. (Carp. & Mach.) Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron. 3. (Naut.) A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope. --Totten. Stirrup bone (Anat.), the stapes. Stirrup cup, a parting cup taken after mounting. Stirrup iron, an iron stirrup. Stirrup leather, or Stirrup strap, the strap which attaches a stirrup to the saddle. See Stirrup, 1.
stirrup
Bridle iron Bri"dle i`ron (Arch.) A strong flat bar of iron, so bent as to support, as in a stirrup, one end of a floor timber, etc., where no sufficient bearing can be had; -- called also stirrup and hanger.

Meaning of Stirrups from wikipedia

- A stirrup is a light frame or ring that holds the foot of a rider, attached to the saddle by a strap, often called a stirrup leather. Stirrups are usually...
- has two stirrups and two stirrup straps. The upper end of the stirrup strap is attached to the saddle and the lower end attached to the stirrup. Many systems...
- A stirrup cup is a "parting cup" given to guests, especially when they are leaving and have their feet in the stirrups. It is also the traditional drink...
- A stirrup is a metal loop supporting the foot, fastened to a saddle on a riding animal. Stirrup may also refer to: Baseball stirrups, a type of socks worn...
- Air Force Graham Eric Stirrup, Baron Stirrup, KG, GCB, AFC, FRAeS, FCMI (born 4 December 1949), informally known as Jock Stirrup, is a former senior Royal...
- Ancient ****anese stirrups (tsubo abumi), Iron, Kofun period, possibly 5th or 6th century, Tokyo National Museum Ancient ****anese stirrups (tsubo abumi),...
- CocoCay or Little Stirrup Cay, sometimes titled Perfect Day at CoCoCay (/koʊkoʊkeɪ/) is one of the Berry Islands, a collection of Bahamian cays and small...
- reinforcement stirrups. Pal-Kal ceiling in an I-section with non-compliant reinforcement stirrups. Versions 1 and 2 included reinforcement stirrups that provided...
- A stirrup pump is a portable reciprocating water pump used to extinguish or control small fires. It is operated by hand. The operator places a foot on...
- Baseball stirrups, also called stirrup socks or simply stirrups, are socks that are part of a traditional baseball uniform, giving the uniform a distinctive...