saddle Definition
- 1a seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding, typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear
- 2a cut of meat from the lower back of an animal
Using saddle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "saddle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He tightened the saddle on the horse's back.
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She rode her horse without a saddle.
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The saddle of lamb is a popular dish in many restaurants.
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The butcher recommended the saddle of beef for the pot roast.
saddle Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with saddle
Example
After months of chaos, the new CEO is finally in the saddle and making changes.
saddle up
to prepare to ride a horse or other animal
Example
We need to saddle up and get going before it gets too dark.
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After a long day of riding, she had developed a painful saddle sore.
Origins of saddle
from Old English 'sadol', from Proto-Germanic 'sathulaz'
Summary: saddle in Brief
A 'saddle' [ˈsædl] is a seat that is fastened onto the back of a horse or other animal for riding. It is typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear. 'Saddle' also refers to a cut of meat from the lower back of an animal. Phrases like 'in the saddle' and 'saddle up' are used to denote control and preparation, respectively.
