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Meanings of stirrup in English
Synonyms
Examples for "stirrup iron"
Examples for "stirrup iron"
1
The dog's teeth clicked against the stirrup iron and it fell back and recouped itself.
2
From each side of the swivel start the branches of a stirrup iron to which the anchorage chain is attached.
3
I gave it a few more blows with my stirrup iron, and then getting out my knife cut its throat.
4
His hands were tied and the end of the rope made fast to the stirrup iron of one of the trooper's horses.
5
We're jig-jogging in and I've stirrup irons digging into both ankles.
Usage of stirrup in English
1
But he did not move; a foot still remained in the stirrup.
2
I had caught my spur in the stirrup in dismounting, and stumbled.
3
The lady said it was well equipped, had sand, stirrup pump, etc.
4
The appalling roar held me spellbound with my foot in the stirrup.
5
He who speaks the truth must have one foot in the stirrup.
6
Back into the stirrup went the leg that hung over the saddle.
7
Six months ago, they had designed a stirrup pump, collapsible bucket, etc.
8
He was standing with one of his own feet in the stirrup.
9
Up went the bronco again before Wild Rose could find the stirrup.
10
Here, give me your hand, and stick your toe in the stirrup.
11
His long legs, clad in Angora chaps, swung limp to the stirrup.
12
Seizing the reins carelessly, I put my foot in the chestnut's stirrup.
13
He had scarce put foot to the stirrup, when the surprise came.
14
He bent down and curled his left palm and made a stirrup.
15
I lost a stirrup, and the devil of a horse threw me.
16
At the caravansary his squire came running out to hold his stirrup.
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Stirrup through the time
Stirrup across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common