stirrup

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Synonyms: stir up, sturrup

Antonyms: stir up, sturrup

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|equestrianism}} A [[ring]] or [[hoop]] suspended by a rope or strap from the [[saddle]], for a [[horseman]]'s [[foot]] while [[mount]]ing or [[ride|riding]].
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a [[support]], [[clamp]], etc.
3. {{lb|en|anatomy}} A [[stapes]].
4. {{lb|en|nautical}} A [[rope]] secured to a [[yard]], with a [[thimble]] in its lower end for supporting a [[footrope]].
5. {{lb|en|construction}} A bent [[rebar]] wrapped around the main rebars to reinforce against [[shear]] stress.

Adjective

1. Referring to women's [[pants]]/[[trousers]]: being of a form, commonly worn by women, that includes a strap beneath the arch of the foot.

Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.

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