étrier

American

[eet-ree ay, eet-ree-er] / ˌit ri ˈeɪ, ˈit ri ər /

noun

a set of stirrups or rungs attached to a rope, used to assist mountain climbers in ascending.

étrier British

/ etrije /

noun

US name: stirrup. mountaineering a short portable ladder or set of webbing loops that can be attached to a karabiner or fifi hook

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noun

étriers

plural

Etymology

Origin of étrier

C20: from French: stirrup

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