Meaning Of The Word Stirrup

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stirrup
countable noun: Stirrups are the two metal loops which are attached to a horse's saddle by long pieces of leather. You place your feet in the stirrups when riding a horse.
countable noun: The stirrup is the innermost bone of the three small bones in the ear of mammals.

stirrup in American English
a ring with a flat bottom hung by a strap, usually on each side of a saddle and used as a footrest in mounting and riding
noun: a loop, ring, or other contrivance of metal, wood, leather, etc., suspended from the saddle of a horse to support the rider's foot

stirrup in British English
noun: either of two metal loops on a riding saddle, with a flat footpiece through which a rider puts his or her foot for support. They are attached to the saddle by stirrup leathers

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