saddle

//ˈsæd.əl//
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Noun

saddleSingular
saddlesPlural
1

A seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding, typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear.

She put the saddle on the horse before going for a ride.

2

A seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.

The bicycle saddle was too high for me.

3

A cut of meat consisting of the two loins joined at the backbone.

The chef prepared a saddle of lamb for the special dinner.

4

A ridge connecting two higher elevations; a col or pass.

The hikers rested at the saddle between the two peaks.

Synonym

Verb

saddleInfinitive
saddlePresent tense
saddledPast tense
saddledPast participle
saddlingPresent participle
saddlesThird-person singular
1

To put a saddle on a horse or other animal.

She saddled her horse before the morning ride.

2

To burden someone with a task, responsibility, or problem.

They saddled me with all the extra work.

Antonym

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