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stirrup

stir·rup

stirrup

 
pronunciation:
stuh rp [or] sti rp
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part of speech: noun
definition: a loop or ring of metal, wood, or leather with a flat bottom that hangs from each side of a saddle. Stirrups are used to support the rider's foot.
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derivation: stirruplike (adj.)
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