Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A seat for a rider, -- usually made of leather, padded to span comfortably a horse's back, furnished with stirrups for the rider's feet to rest in, and fastened in place with a girth; also, a seat for the rider on a bicycle or tricycle..
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horse's back, being fastened in place with a girth. It serves various purposes, as to keep the breeching in place, carry guides for the reins, etc..
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A piece of meat containing a part of the backbone of an animal with the ribs on each side; as, a saddle of mutton, of venison, etc..
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar..
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A part, as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support..
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) The clitellus of an earthworm.
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) The threshold of a door, when a separate piece from the floor or landing; -- so called because it spans and covers the joint between two floors..
Saddle :: Saddle (v. t.) To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding.
Saddle :: Saddle (v. t.) Hence: To fix as a charge or burden upon; to load; to encumber; as, to saddle a town with the expense of bridges and highways..
Saddle-backed :: Saddle-backed (a.) Having the outline of the upper part concave like the seat of a saddle.
Saddle-backed :: Saddle-backed (a.) Having a low back and high neck, as a horse..
Saddleback :: Saddleback (n.) The great blackbacked gull (Larus marinus).
Saddleback :: Saddleback (n.) The larva of a bombycid moth (Empretia stimulea) which has a large, bright green, saddle-shaped patch of color on the back..
Saddlebags :: Saddlebags (n. pl.) Bags, usually of leather, united by straps or a band, formerly much used by horseback riders to carry small articles, one bag hanging on each side..
Saddlebow :: Saddlebow (n.) The bow or arch in the front part of a saddle, or the pieces which form the front..
Saddlecloth :: Saddlecloth (n.) A cloth under a saddle, and extending out behind; a housing..