Stirrup: meaning, definitions and examples

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stirrup

 

[ หˆstษชrษ™p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse riding

A stirrup is a device attached to the saddle of a horse, used to support a rider's foot. It typically consists of a loop or a flat base and allows the rider to mount or dismount the horse easily and securely. Stirrups provide balance and stability during riding, enhancing control over the horse's movements.

Synonyms

foot rest, support

Examples of usage

  • She placed her foot in the stirrup before mounting the horse.
  • The stirrups help the rider to maintain balance during jumps.
  • He adjusted the length of the stirrup to fit his riding style.
  • After the fall, she checked if the stirrup was still intact.

Translations

Translations of the word "stirrup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estribo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเคฟเคฐเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steigbรผgel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saddle stirrup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฟะพั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzemiฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆฌๅ…ทใฎใ‚ใถใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtrier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estribo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์žฅ ๋ฐœ๊ฑธ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ุงู‚ุฉ ุงู„ุณุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stirrup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stirrup

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ้•ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stopnice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estribo

Etymology

The word 'stirrup' comes from the Old English 'styrpea', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic *sturpa and related to the Old High German 'sturfa'. The term is linked to the practice of horse riding, which dates back to ancient civilizations. Stirrups were invented in Asia and are believed to have first appeared in China around the 4th century AD. They significantly changed the dynamics of mounted combat and horseback riding, allowing riders to secure themselves better and wield weapons more effectively. Over time, the design of stirrups evolved, leading to the modern versions we see today, which improve rider safety and comfort.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,499, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.