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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

  • Stirrup Iron

Meaning 2

The stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Stapes

Hypernyms

  • Auditory Ossicle
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