saddle
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9.1
- noun
- /ˈsædəl/
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- The don was leaning well back in his saddle, his lance tucked tightly under one arm, shield raised on the other arm.
Examples
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The saddle of the chicken is particularly well-prepared for roasting, ensuring juicy meat.
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He's white with a gray saddle, head, and tail.
Blog text (26) -
Police say his foot became tangled in the saddle rigging, which left him unable to escape the horse's powerful hooves.
Blog text (6) -
Rolling out of her saddle, Katya dropped to a crouch and whispered her spell.
Fiction book (2001) -
As the Younger brothers saddle up, Comanche Tom leans down from the saddle and shakes Jesse's hand.
Fiction book (2001) -
In cooking, the saddle is the tender part of lamb that is especially flavorful when grilled.
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The chef expertly carved the saddle from the plump bird, showcasing its rich texture and taste.
Synonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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5.8
High rounded front part of a Western saddle that riders use to hold a rope or grip
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4.2
A thick cloth or pad placed under a saddle to protect a horse's back and soak up sweat
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A saddle with a metal back and front used by soldiers on horseback without a horn
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A type of horse from Kentucky known for a high-stepping walk used for shows and pleasure riding
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A method that numbs the area that would touch a saddle by injecting medicine near the spine
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A long narrow feather from a chicken's back used for making fishing flies or decoration
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A cut of lamb with the backbone and meat on both sides, roasted as one piece
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A line of sewing that uses visible thread along an edge, often in a different color
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A sea animal with two thin shells, one side deeply notched, that clings to rocks
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A slightly curved place to sit like a horse saddle that gives extra comfort
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A seat for riding a horse with a high horn to hold a rope when working cows
Surface Forms
Etymology
Saddle names the feathers or skin on a bird because this is the place on the animal's 'back' where a saddle would sit, and that is why people call that area the 'saddle'.