noun🔗ShareSteigbügelA ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding."The rider put his feet into the stirrups to balance himself on the horse. "Der Reiter steckte seine Füße in die Steigbügel, um sich auf dem Pferd auszubalancieren.utensilvehicleanimalwearsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBügel(by extension) Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc."The dentist used small metal stirrups to hold my mouth open during the cleaning. "Der Zahnarzt benutzte kleine Metallbügel, um meinen Mund während der Reinigung offen zu halten.partmachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSteigbügelA stapes."The doctor examined the patient's stirrups to diagnose the ear infection. "Der Arzt untersuchte die Steigbügel des Patienten, um die Ohrenentzündung zu diagnostizieren.anatomymedicineorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSteigbügelA rope secured to a yard, with a thimble in its lower end for supporting a footrope."The sailor adjusted the stirrups on the yard, preparing to climb aloft and work on the sails. "Der Seemann justierte die Steigbügel am Mast, um hinaufzusteigen und an den Segeln zu arbeiten.nauticalsailingvehicleitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
