stir´rup|like´ — stir|rup «STUR uhp, STIHR », noun. 1. a support for a rider s foot, that hangs from the side of a saddle. A stirrup is usually a loop of metal or wood with the bottom part flatted and often broadened. »The rider stood up in his stirrups to get a… … Useful english dictionary
stir·rup — /ˈstɚrəp, Brit ˈstırəp/ noun, pl rups [count] : one of two loops that are attached to a saddle for the rider s feet … Useful english dictionary
rup — ab·rup·tio; cor·rup·tion; cor·rup·tion·ist; cor·rup·tive; dis·rup·tion; dis·rup·tion·ist; in·rup·tion; in·ter·rup·tion; in·ter·rup·tive; ir·rup·ti·ble; ir·rup·tion; ir·rup·tive; kor·ne·rup·ine; moo·rup; pro·rup·tion; quad·rup·let; rup·pia;… … English syllables
stir — be·stir; stir; stir·less; stir·ling; stir·ling·shire; stir·pi·cul·ture; stir·ra; stir·ra·ble; stir·rer; stir·ring·ly; stir·rup; stir·less·ly; stir·less·ness; stir·rah; … English syllables
stirrup — stir·rup … English syllables
stirrup-cup — stir·rup cup (stûrʹəp kŭp , stĭrʹ ) n. A farewell drink, especially for a rider who is mounted to depart. * * * … Universalium
stirrup — stir|rup [ˈstırəp US ˈstə: ] n [: Old English; Origin: stigrap rope for going up, stirrup ] one of the rings of metal in which someone riding a horse rests their feet … Dictionary of contemporary English
stirrup — stir|rup [ stırəp ] noun count a metal object that supports your foot when you ride a horse a. a thing used for supporting your foot, for example when giving birth b. a band of cloth that goes under your foot on some pants … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stirrup — stir•rup [[t]ˈstɜr əp, ˈstɪr , ˈstʌr [/t]] n. 1) a loop, ring, or other contrivance suspended from the saddle of a horse to support the rider s foot 2) any of various similar supports or clamps used for special purposes 3) naut. a short rope with … From formal English to slang
stirrup cup — stir′rup cup n. farewell drink, esp. one offered to a rider already mounted for departure • Etymology: 1675–85 … From formal English to slang
