(stir-rup) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 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.

Example Sentence

The stirrup broke on his saddle.

Synonyms

brace; bar; peg

Antonyms

slip

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Rhymes

  • sirup
  • stirrup
  • syrup

  • proto-stirrup