Stirrup

Definition:

  • (v. i.) 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.
  • (v. i.) Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron.
  • (v. i.) A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.

Compare stirrup with other words:

chapelet vs. stirrup

pants vs. stirrup

footrope vs. stirrup

stirrup vs. thimble

stirrup vs. yard

rope vs. stirrup

clamp vs. stirrup

stirrup vs. support

rest vs. stirrup

stirrup vs. wishbone

stapes vs. stirrup

anvil vs. stirrup

stirrup vs. tack