Definitions for "Stirrup"
the innermost bone of the chain of three small bones in the middle ear
another name for the stapes bone in the middle ear.
last of the three bones of hearing in tne middle ear that help transmit sound waves from the outer ear to the cochlea. Also called the stapes.
Keywords:  saddle, rider, clamp, tension, heel
A kind of ring, or bent piece of metal, wood, leather, or the like, horizontal in one part for receiving the foot of a rider, and attached by a strap to the saddle, -- used to assist a person in mounting a horse, and to enable him to sit steadily in riding, as well as to relieve him by supporting a part of the weight of the body.
Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron.
A rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope.
Keywords:  lizard, see
(see LIZARD)
Keywords:  freight, grab, lowest, iron, car
First step of freight car, under the lowest grab iron.