stirrup
/ˈstɜrəp/
noun
- A metal or leather loop that hangs from a horse's saddle, used to support a rider's foot.
- He adjusted the stirrup length to fit his long legs before mounting.
- The leather stirrup broke during the ride, so he had to stop and fix it.
- She put her left foot into the stirrup and swung onto the horse.
- A small bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations to the inner ear; also called the stapes.
- The doctor explained how the stirrup works with the anvil and hammer bones.
- The stirrup is the smallest bone in the human body.
- Damage to the stirrup bone can cause hearing loss.
- A support or loop used in various contexts, such as in a car or on a piece of equipment, to hold or brace a foot.
- He used a stirrup to keep his foot steady while operating the machine.
- The boat had a stirrup on the side to help climbers step up.
- The stirrup on the exercise bike was adjustable for different shoe sizes.
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