Synonyms for stirrup
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : stur-uh p, stir-, stuhr- |
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstɜr əp, ˈstɪr-, ˈstʌr- |
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Définition of stirrup
Origin :- Old English stigrap, literally "climbing rope," from stige "a climbing, ascent" (from Proto-Germanic *stigaz "climbing;" see stair) + rap (see rope). Originally a looped rope as a help for mounting. Germanic cognates include Old Norse stigreip, Old High German stegareif, German stegreif. Surgical device used in childbirth, etc., so called from 1884. Stirrup-cup (1680s) was a cup of wine or other drink handed to a man already on horseback and setting out on a journey, hence "a parting glass" (cf. French le vin de l'etrier).
- As in brace : noun support
- Halfway up the stretch Allis was riding stirrup to stirrup with her father.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The horse was saddled and bridled; the groom held the stirrup, and up I got.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- He picked up the bridle-reins, caught the saddle-horn, and thrust his toe into the stirrup.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
- "I'll hold on to you; and you must hold on to the stirrup and to the horse's mane," she said.
- Extract from : « St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. V, August, 1878, No 10. » by Various
- He led her to her horse and held the stirrup for her as she swung to the saddle.
- Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
- He let his foot down into the stirrup again and they all smiled broadly.
- Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
- She saw Garnache raise his foot to the stirrup and hoist himself to the saddle.
- Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
- Fletcher paused, one foot in the stirrup, and looked the fellow up and down.
- Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
- With his foot in the stirrup he made the cord taut and set the shaft in position.
- Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
- His foot was in the stirrup when a quick rush sounded behind him.
- Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
Antonyms for stirrup
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