26984 words

saddle

10 definitions • 10 examples
1
a seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.:

Examples:

My bike needs a new saddle.
Could you lower the saddle for me?
2
a leather seat on a horse:

Examples:

He swung himself into the saddle and rode off.
That saddle needs a good polish.
3

Examples:

Diana's never happier than when in the saddle.
4
in charge or in control:

Examples:

The chairman is back in the saddle after his heart attack.
5
a large piece of meat taken from the middle of the back of an animal:

Examples:

saddle of lamb
6
to put a saddle on a horse:

Examples:

She saddled (up) the horse for her friend.
7
a seat, usually made of leather, fastened on the back of a horse for a rider
8
A saddle is also a seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.
9
to put a saddle on a horse:

Examples:

She saddled her pony and went riding.
10
having a position in which you are in control of something:

Examples:

Evans is retiring after 14 years in the saddle as chief executive.

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