Stirrup (Noun)
Meaning 1
Support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rider slipped her feet into the stirrup and settled into the saddle.
- She adjusted the stirrup to fit her leg, making sure it was comfortable and secure.
- The horse's saddle was old and worn, with a broken stirrup that needed to be replaced.
- As she mounted the horse, she made sure her feet were firmly in the stirrup before urging it forward.
- The stirrup creaked as the rider shifted her weight, but it held firm under her foot.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.