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Stirrups: meaning, definitions and examples

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stirrups

 

[ ˈstɪrəps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse riding equipment

Stirrups are loops on a horse's saddle that a rider puts their feet in to help them stay balanced and stable while riding.

Synonyms

footrests, stirrup irons

Examples of usage

  • She adjusted her stirrups before mounting the horse.
  • His feet slipped out of the stirrups as the horse galloped.

Translations

Translations of the word "stirrups" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estribos

🇮🇳 रकाबें

🇩🇪 Steigbügel

🇮🇩 sangur

🇺🇦 стремена

🇵🇱 strzemiona

🇯🇵 鐙 (あぶみ)

🇫🇷 étriers

🇪🇸 estribos

🇹🇷 üzengiler

🇰🇷 등자

🇸🇦 ركائب

🇨🇿 třmeny

🇸🇰 strmene

🇨🇳 马镫 (mǎdèng)

🇸🇮 stremena

🇮🇸 stigreinar

🇰🇿 үзеңгі

🇬🇪 ბეჭედი (bechedi)

🇦🇿 üzəngi

🇲🇽 estribos

Word origin

The word 'stirrup' originated from Old English 'stigrāp', which is a compound of 'stīg' meaning 'a climbing, ascending' and 'rāp' meaning 'rope'. Stirrups have been an essential part of horse riding equipment for centuries, providing riders with stability and support during various activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,902, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.