floor hanger

stirrup

stirrup, 4 stirrup, 2 1. Same as hanger.2. A bent rod, usually U-shaped or W-shaped; used in reinforced brick or concrete construction. 3. A reinforcing device to resist shear and diagonal tension stresses in a beam. 4. A metal seat, attached to a wall beam or post or hung from a girder, to receive and support a beam or joist.