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stir·rup
 stirrup
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- pronunciation:
- stuh
r
 p
[or]
sti
rp
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
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.
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| derivation: |
stirruplike (adj.) |
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