Saddle

Definition

A seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

• IPA Pronunciation:
• American: /ˈsæd.l/
• British: /ˈsæd.əl/
• Respelling:
• American: SAD-ul
• British: SAD-uhl

Etymology

Derived from the Old English "sadol," which is akin to the Old High German "satal" meaning seat.

Derivatives

• Saddler
• Saddlebag
• Saddlery
• Saddled
• Unsaddled

Synonyms

• Seat
• Harness
• Mount

Antonyms

• Unsaddle
• Dismount
• Bareback

Usage

• "He placed the saddle on the horse before mounting."
• "The cowboy was skilled at saddling any wild horse."

Related Terms

• Stirrup
• Bridle
• Reins
• Pommel
• Cantle

Detailed Definition

Noun:

1. A supportive structure or piece resembling a seat for a rider, placed on the back of an animal, typically made of leather and filled with foam or a similar soft material.
2. Example: "The leather saddle was comfortable during the long ride."
3. A low part of a topographical feature, such as a mountain range, often constituting a pass.
4. Example: "The hikers crossed the saddle between the two peaks."

Verb:

1. To put a saddle on (a horse).
2. Example: "She saddled her horse in preparation for the trail ride."
3. To burden or encumber with a responsibility or task.
4. Example: "He was saddled with debt after the business failed."

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