Stirrups: meaning, definitions and examples
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stirrups
[ ˈstɪrəps ]
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.