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. (in reinforced-concrete constructions) 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, ( used with a plural verb ) close-fitting knit pants with such straps.