stirrup

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈstɪɹəp/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈstɝəp/, /ˈstɪɹəp/

Noun

stirrup (plural stirrups)

1. (equestrianism) A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
2. (by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
   1. (climbing) A portable, flexible ladder-like device used in climbing.

      Synonyms: aider, étrier

3. (anatomy) A stapes.
4. (nautical) A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.

Translations

• French: étrier
• German: Steigbügel
• Italian: staffa
• Portuguese: estribo
• Russian: стре́мя
• Spanish: estribo

Adjective

stirrup (not comparable)

1. 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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