Word Meaning

Meaning of stirrups

- A kind of ring, or bent piece of metal, wood, leather, or the like, horizontal in one part for receiving the foot of a rider, and attached by a strap to the saddle, -- used to assist a person in mounting a horse, and to enable him to sit steadily in riding, as well as to relieve him by supporting a part of the weight of the body.
- Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron.
- A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.

Crossword clue for stirrups

- Equestrian's footrest
- Equestrian’s footrest
- Foot rest hanging off a saddle
- Foot-rest
- Fuss over grabbing howler's tail bone
- Horse-rider's support
- Jockey usually puts his foot in it!
- Piece of horse riding gear
- Saddle’s boothold
- Stir up by including the right footrest for jockey
- Support for rider's feet
- Equestrians’ footrests
- Jockey's foot supports