noun🔗ShareÉtrierA 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. "Le cavalier a mis ses pieds dans les étriers pour s'équilibrer sur le cheval.utensilvehicleanimalwearsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtriers(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. "Le dentiste a utilisé de petits étriers métalliques pour maintenir ma bouche ouverte pendant le nettoyage.partmachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtrierA stapes."The doctor examined the patient's stirrups to diagnose the ear infection. "Le médecin a examiné l'étrier du patient pour diagnostiquer l'infection de l'oreille.anatomymedicineorganbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉtrierA 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. "Le marin ajusta les étriers sur la vergue, se préparant à grimper en haut et à travailler sur les voiles.nauticalsailingvehicleitempartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
