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Stirrup
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Stirrup
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1. Also called: stirrup iron
either of two metal loops on a riding saddle, with a flat footpiece through which a rider puts his or her foot for support. They are attached to the saddle by stirrup leathers
2.
a U-shaped support or clamp made of metal, wood, leather, etc
3. 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. the usual US name for étrier
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Stirrup
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1.
a ring with a flat bottom hung by a strap, usually on each side of a saddle and used as a footrest in mounting and riding
2.
any of various supports, clamps, etc. resembling or suggesting such a ring
3. Nautical
a short rope hung from a yard for use in supporting a footrope
4.
stirrup bone
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Stirrup
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1. A flat-based loop or ring hung from either side of a horse's saddle to support the rider's foot in mounting and riding; a stirrup iron.
2. A part or device shaped like an inverted U in which something is supported, held, or fixed.
3. A rope on a ship that hangs from a yard and has an eye at the end through which a footrope is passed for support.
4. See stapes.
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