stirrup

/ˈstɪrəp/

/ˈstɪərəp/

Other forms: stirrups

Definitions of stirrup

1. noun

   support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
   synonyms: stirrup iron

   type of:

   support

   any device that bears the weight of another thing
2. noun

   the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea
   synonyms: stapes

   type of:

   auditory ossicle

   ossicles of the middle ear that transmit acoustic vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear