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stirrup in Persian

رِکاب rekâb

/ˈstɪ.ɹəp/US/ˈstɝ.əp/

stirrup in Persian: رِکاب (rekâb). In English, stirrup means a ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.

Persian words for stirrup

footrest used by riders
رِکاب rekâb

English meaning of stirrup

  1. noun A ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.
  2. noun Any piece shaped like the stirrup of a saddle, used as a support, clamp, etc.
  3. noun A portable, flexible ladder-like device used in climbing.
  4. noun A stapes.

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Questions about stirrup in Persian

What is the meaning of stirrup in Persian?
Stirrup in Persian is رِکاب (rekâb).
معنی stirrup چیست؟
Stirrup: رِکاب (rekâb).
What does stirrup mean in English?
Stirrup means a ring or hoop suspended by a rope or strap from the saddle, for a horseman's foot while mounting or riding.

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