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Synonyms for saddle


Grammar : Noun
Spell : sad-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsæd l



Définition of saddle

Origin :
  • Old English sadol "seat for a rider," from Proto-Germanic *sathulaz (cf. Old Norse söðull, Old Frisian sadel, Dutch zadel, zaal, German Sattel "saddle"), from PIE *sed- (1) "to sit" (cf. Latin sedere "to sit," Old Church Slavonic sedlo "saddle;" see sedentary). Figurative phrase in the saddle "in an active position of management" is attested from 1650s. Saddle stitch (n.) was originally in bookbinding (1887).
  • noun seat on horse
Example sentences :
  • Stephen caught the bridle, and Ambrose helped the burgess into the saddle.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • He leaned over the saddle and spurred the pinto into his racing gait.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Andy turned in the saddle and grinned back at the followers.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Then, still softly and swiftly, he lifted the saddle from its peg and put it on its back.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "Give me three minutes to get my saddle on my horse and out of town," said Andrew.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He slouched slightly in his gait, like the heavy man accustomed to the saddle.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • But Allister slid out of his saddle and Dozier stayed in his.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • But Andrew flung himself out of the saddle and came to them sadly.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • One day later he was in the saddle again, and Sally was herself once more.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • In an instant he was in his saddle and spurring down the valley.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

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