meaning of saddle3
1. A seat for a rider, -- usually made of leather, padded to span comfortably a horses back, furnished with stirrups for the riders feet to rest in, and fastened in place with a girth; also, a seat for the rider on a bicycle or tricycle.
2. A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horses 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.
3. 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.
4. A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar.
5. A part, as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support.
6. The clitellus of an earthworm.
7. 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.
8. To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding.
9. 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.
10. posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl
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