Example Sentences

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Stirrups began to decline several decades ago as a new generation of stars chose longer, looser-fitting pants whose hems hung over the back of the cleats.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2016

Stirrups enabled a mounted warrior to stand, turn, and shoot arrows behind him.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Stirrups enabled him to ride and handle heavier weapons.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

Stirrups The stirrup leathers are best double, and should be laced, never buckled.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward

To his intimates, including his fiancée, he was known as "Stirrups."

From Quick Action by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)