saddle
noun
Definitions of saddle noun
seat
- C2Countable
a seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
I need to get a new saddle for my bicycle.
Would you mind adjusting the saddle to a lower position for me?
I found the saddle very uncomfortable after the long ride.
meat
- CountableUncountable
a large piece of meat taken from the middle of the back of an animal
a roasted saddle of lamb
The restaurant's specialty is roasted saddle of veal.
The chef recommended cooking the saddle of venison to medium-rare.
Phrases of saddle noun
- in the saddle
The state of riding a horse.
• Diana feels happiest when she is in the saddle.
verb
Definitions of saddle verb
- C2Transitive
to put a saddle on a horse
He saddled all of the horses on the farm.
The jockeys saddled their horses before the race began.
The cowboy quickly saddled the horse before heading out to the pasture.
Phrasal Verbs of saddle
- saddle someone with something
to impose a responsibility or challenge on someone that is unwelcome, resulting in significant work or complications for them.
• He was forced to take on the difficult project, and he felt like he was saddled with a heavy responsibility.