Synonyms for saddle

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sad-l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsæd l

Définition of saddle

Origin : Old English sadol "seat for a rider," from Proto-Germanic *sathulaz (cf. Old Norse söðull, Old Frisian sadel, Dutch zadel, zaal, German Sattel "saddle"), from PIE *sed- (1) "to sit" (cf. Latin sedere "to sit," Old Church Slavonic sedlo "saddle;" see sedentary). Figurative phrase in the saddle "in an active position of management" is attested from 1650s. Saddle stitch (n.) was originally in bookbinding (1887).

noun seat on horse

Example sentences :

Stephen caught the bridle, and Ambrose helped the burgess into the saddle.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

He leaned over the saddle and spurred the pinto into his racing gait.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Andy turned in the saddle and grinned back at the followers.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Then, still softly and swiftly, he lifted the saddle from its peg and put it on its back.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"Give me three minutes to get my saddle on my horse and out of town," said Andrew.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

He slouched slightly in his gait, like the heavy man accustomed to the saddle.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

But Allister slid out of his saddle and Dozier stayed in his.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

But Andrew flung himself out of the saddle and came to them sadly.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

One day later he was in the saddle again, and Sally was herself once more.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

In an instant he was in his saddle and spurring down the valley.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

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