stirrups
- plural of stirrup.
Example Sentences
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Stirrups began to decline several decades ago as a new generation of stars chose longer, looser-fitting pants whose hems hung over the back of the cleats.
From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2016
Stirrups enabled a mounted warrior to stand, turn, and shoot arrows behind him.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
Stirrups enabled him to ride and handle heavier weapons.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
Again I refer to the “Glossary” for notices and examples of all Charges of this class—Annulets, Buckles, Castles, Crowns, Cups, Horseshoes, Keys, Knots, Sickles, Stirrups, Trumpets, and many others.
From The Handbook to English Heraldry by Utting, R. B.
Sixteen grooms immediately rush forward with his majesty’s horse; and, being still young and vigorous, he mounts without difficulty, unaided except by Master of Stirrups.
From The Land of Thor by Browne, J. Ross (John Ross)
