单词 | stirrup |
释义 | Word Frequency stirrup(ˈstɪrəp) noun 1. Also called: stirrup iron either of two metal loops on a riding saddle, with a flat footpiece through which a rider puts his or her foot for support. They are attached to the saddle by stirrup leathers 2. a U-shaped support or clamp made of metal, wood, leather, etc 3. nautical one of a set of ropes fastened to a yard at one end and having a thimble at the other through which a footrope is rove for support 4. the usual US name for étrier Word origin Old English stigrāp, from stīg path, step (related to Old High German stīgan to move up) + rāp rope; related to Old Norse stigreip, Old High German stegareif |
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