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stirrup

/stur-uhp, stir-, stuhr-/US // ˈstɜr əp, ˈstɪr-, ˈstʌr- //UK // (ˈstɪrəp) //

马镫,镫骨,镫子,蹬腿

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a loop, ring, or other contrivance of metal, wood, leather, etc., suspended from the saddle of a horse to support the rider's foot.
    • : any of various similar supports or clamps used for special purposes.
    • : Nautical. a short rope with an eye at the end hung from a yard to support a footrope, the footrope being rove through the eye.
    • : Also called binder. a U-shaped or W-shaped bent rod for supporting longitudinal reinforcing rods.
    • : Anatomy. stapes.
    • : a strap of fabric or elastic at the bottom of a pair of pants, worn around and under the foot.stirrups,close-fitting knit pants with such straps.

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Examples

  • I took my feet out of the stirrups and let the reins rest loosely on Molly’s neck.

  • But the jar threw my six-shooter where I couldn't reach it, and the carbine was jammed in the stirrup-leather on the wrong side.

  • So while the lady rode ahead, Richard galloped stirrup to stirrup with the Spaniard.

  • Even our men grew silent, and the ring of sword on stirrup seemed too loud to be natural at last.

  • Louis de Valmont had been half lifted from his saddle; one foot had lost its stirrup; but Longsword sat as a tower.

  • "There's another pistol shot if you move," cried Seth, with one foot in the stirrup.