Saddle

/ˈsæd.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A supportive structure, typically of leather, placed on the back of a horse for riding.

She carefully adjusted the saddle to ensure a comfortable fit for the horse.

A seat for a rider on a bicycle or motorcycle.

He found the saddle of his bike to be too uncomfortable during the long ride.

The part of a bicycle or motorcycle that the rider sits on.

After the adjustment, the saddle was perfectly positioned for optimum comfort.

A raised, often curved, area on a geographical feature, like a mountain pass.

They reached the saddle of the mountain and marveled at the breathtaking view.

verb

To put a saddle on a horse or other animal.

He will saddle the horse before we go for our morning ride.

To assign a burden or responsibility to someone.

The manager decided to saddle her with additional duties despite her workload.

Old English 'sad(l)', of Germanic origin.

saddle up:

To prepare for riding a horse.

saddle bag:

A bag or pouch attached to a saddle.

to saddle someone with something:

To impose a task or burden on someone.

To be in a difficult situation.

After missing the deadline, he's really saddled with trouble now.

To be burdened with responsibilities.

Once the project started, she felt saddled with too much work.