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- [stur-uh p, stir-, stuhr-]
- /ˈstɜr əp, ˈstɪr-, ˈstʌr-/
- /ˈstɪr.əp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stur-uh p, stir-, stuhr-]
- /ˈstɜr əp, ˈstɪr-, ˈstʌr-/
Definitions of stirrup word
- noun stirrup a loop, ring, or other contrivance of metal, wood, leather, etc., suspended from the saddle of a horse to support the rider's foot. 1
- noun stirrup any of various similar supports or clamps used for special purposes. 1
- noun stirrup Nautical. a short rope with an eye at the end hung from a yard to support a footrope, the footrope being rove through the eye. 1
- noun stirrup Also called binder. (in reinforced-concrete constructions) a U -shaped or W -shaped bent rod for supporting longitudinal reinforcing rods. 1
- noun stirrup Anatomy. stapes. 1
- noun stirrup a strap of fabric or elastic at the bottom of a pair of pants, worn around and under the foot. stirrups, (used with a plural verb) close-fitting knit pants with such straps. 1
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Origin of stirrup
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English stigrāp (stige ascent + rāp rope); cognate with German Stegreif
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Parts of speech for Stirrup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stirrup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
stirrup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stirrup
noun stirrup
- brace — If you brace yourself for something unpleasant or difficult, you prepare yourself for it.
- cantilever — A cantilever is a long piece of metal or wood used in a structure such as a bridge. One end is fastened to something and the other end is used to support part of the structure.
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