Saddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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saddle

 

[ หˆsรฆdl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

riding equipment

A seat fastened on the back of a horse, typically made of leather and used by a rider.

Synonyms

riding pad, seat, stirrups

Examples of usage

  • The cowboy adjusted the saddle on the horse before riding.
  • She tightened the straps on the saddle to ensure it was secure.
Context #2 | Verb

place something on a seat

To put a saddle on (a horse).

Synonyms

bridle, harness, tack

Examples of usage

  • He saddled the horse before heading out for a ride.
  • The young rider learned how to saddle the pony during horseback riding lessons.

Translations

Translations of the word "saddle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเค เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sattel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะดะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siodล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ž (kura)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท selle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silla de montar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eyer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์žฅ (anjang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑุฌ (sarj)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sedlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ž (ฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sedlo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hnakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ั‚ะพา›ั‹ะผ (ertoqym)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒ” (sache)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eyer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ silla de montar

Etymology

The word 'saddle' originated from the Old English word 'sadol', which itself came from the Proto-Germanic 'sathulaz'. The concept of the saddle dates back to ancient times when humans first domesticated horses for riding. Saddles have evolved over the centuries, adapting to different riding styles and purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,989 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.