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Definition or meaning of the English word Saddle
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. (n.).
To put a saddle upon; to equip a beastfor riding. (v. t.).
The clitellus of an earthworm. (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. (n.).
A block of wood; usually fastened to some spar; and shaped to receive the end of another spar. (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. (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. (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. (n.).
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. (v. t.).
Translations for the English word Saddle
French Translation for the English word Saddle is selle[Noun] Spanish Translation for the English word Saddle is montura[Noun] German Translation for the English word Saddle is satteln Portuguese Translation for the English word Saddle is sela, selim[Noun] Italian Translation for the English word Saddle is sella
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