STIRRUP

Stirrup

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 paired and are used to aid in mounting and as a support while using a riding animal . They greatly increase the rider's ability to stay in the saddle and control the mount, increasing the animal's usefulness to humans in areas such as communication, transportation and warfare.

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stirrup

Noun

  1. A foot rest used by horse-riders.
  2. A stapes.
  3. Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
  4. A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.

Adjective

  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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