Noun
the next day's hike was a stiff climb out of the saddle where they had camped for the night Verb
He saddled his horse and mounted it.
to the social worker it seemed as though her supervisor had once again saddled her with a truly hopeless case
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Noun
In the 1800s, alligator skin was used for shoes and horse saddles, and the oil from the animals helped lubricate machinery, according to the Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing.—Hannah Farrow, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024 The wide-set handlebars give the driving experience a relaxed, cruising feel, while the cushy saddle invites you to sink in and stay awhile.—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 14 June 2024
Verb
But dissolution of the special district would have saddled local taxpayers with Disney’s debts and providing public services for the 25,000-acre resort.—Natasha Chen, CNN, 12 June 2024 Having reunited its lovers, the film seems reluctant to have to saddle them with a conflict that ends up feeling ridiculous.—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for saddle
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English sadel, from Old English sadol; akin to Old High German satul saddle
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
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