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Meaning of the word saddle in English

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saddle

US /ˈsæd.əl/
UK /ˈsæd.əl/
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Noun

1.

a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal.

Example:
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He put the saddle on the horse.
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The cowboy adjusted his saddle before riding off.
Synonym:
seatriding seat
2.

a seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.

Example:
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The bicycle saddle was uncomfortable on long rides.
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He adjusted the height of his motorcycle saddle.
Synonym:
seatbicycle seatmotorcycle seat

Verb

1.

to put a saddle on (a horse or other animal).

Example:
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The jockey began to saddle the racehorse.
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We need to saddle the horses before we can leave.
Synonym:
harnessbridle
2.

to impose a burden or responsibility on (someone).

Example:
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The new manager was saddled with the task of turning around the failing department.
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Don't saddle me with your problems.
Synonym:
burdenencumberchargeimposeinflict
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in the saddle