0 one of a pair of metal objects that hang down either side of a horse’s saddle and are used to support the rider’s foot -- hestesko
1 one of a pair of metal supports in which a woman’s ankles can be placed in order to hold her legs in place during a medical examination or childbirth. -- metallstøtter
2 (also stirrup bone) anatomy a small stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits vibrations to the inner ear; stapes. -- strømpebein
Small stirrup jars were available to many social groups and were primarily desired for their function as effective oil containers.
The patient should be placed in stirrups in the labour ward or in theatre whilst intravenous fluid and appropriate blood products are replaced.
The woman should empty her bladder prior to the scan to avoid lengthening of the canal and traditionally assume a dorsal lithotomy position where her legs are placed in stirrups.
The issue of steel helmets and stirrup pumps is proceeding steadily and satisfactorily.
They will not use the stirrup pumps if they are in deep shelters.
Giving birth with one's feet up in stirrups or lying flat on one's back is considered to be old-fashioned by modern midwifery and obstetric practice.
Of course—unless they imagine that the town clerks will come forward with a stirrup pump and put the fires out for them.
That must be left to the leader of the stirrup pump party.
