Saddle
A ridge connected two higher elevations; a low point in the crest line of a ridge; a col.
A formation of gold-bearing quartz occurring along the crest of an anticlinal fold, esp. in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar.
A part, as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support.
The clitellus of an earthworm.
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.
To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding.
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.
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Saddle Quotations
I hope to die in the saddle seat.
Albert Ellis
The one thing I do not want to be called is First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse.
Jackie Kennedy
In fact, it was the women in our house who were in the saddle. If men are the gods, women are not only the presidents but all the ministers of the government.
Pedro Almodovar
Simply put, I believe we should not seek the lowest common denominator when it comes to wilderness and saddle a wilderness designation with exceptions, exclusions, and exemptions.
Nick Rahall
I want to die in the saddle. I love writing, producing, acting, directing.
Peter Fonda
Jackson went from the professor's chair to the officer's saddle. He carried with him the very elements of character which made him odious as a teacher; but I never saw him in an arbitrary mood.
Daniel H. Hill
My saddle horses are my friends. My dogs are my friends.
Wilford Brimley
In these days when science is clearly in the saddle and when our knowledge of disease is advancing at a breathless pace, we are apt to forget that not all can ride and that he also serves who waits and who applies what the horseman discovers.
Harvey Cushing
I have been hunted for twenty-one years. I have literally lived in the saddle. I have never known a day of perfect peace.
Frank James
Saddle your dreams before you ride em.
Mary Webb
Saddle Translations
saddle in Afrikaans is saal
saddle in Danish is sadel
saddle in Dutch is zadel
saddle in French is selle, ensellement
saddle in German is satteln, Sattel
saddle in Italian is sella
saddle in Norwegian is sal
saddle in Portuguese is sela
saddle in Spanish is silla de montar
saddle in Swedish is sadla, sadel
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