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saddles

/ˈsædlz/

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noun

A seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal.

Examples :

"The cowboys stored their saddles in the barn after a long day of herding cattle. "

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An item of harness (harness saddle) placed on the back of a horse or other animal.

Examples :

"The cowboy cleaned and stored his saddles in the barn after a long day of riding. "

animal vehicle item

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A seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

Examples :

"The bicycle shop displayed a variety of saddles, from soft leather to hard plastic. "

vehicle part machine

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A cut of meat that includes both loins and part of the backbone.

Examples :

"The butcher recommended two saddles of lamb for the special family dinner, saying they were the most flavorful cut for roasting. "

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A low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills.

Examples :

"The hikers paused to rest in the saddles between the two steep peaks, enjoying the slightly flatter ground. "

geography nature

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A formation of gold-bearing quartz occurring along the crest of an anticlinal fold, especially in Australia.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Prospectors in Australia searched for the telltale saddles of quartz along the hills, hoping to find rich deposits of gold." "

geology mineral

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The raised floorboard in a doorway.

Examples :

"The old house had worn wooden saddles at the top of each staircase. "

architecture property building

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A small tapered or sloped area structure that helps channel surface water to drains.

Examples :

"The newly installed saddles on the school playground directed rainwater away from the slide, preventing puddles from forming. "

architecture utility area structure

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A block of wood, usually fastened to one spar and shaped to receive the end of another.

Examples :

"The carpenter used saddles to securely connect the roof beams, ensuring a sturdy frame for the house. "

nautical part building technical

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A part, such as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support.

Examples :

"The plumber used pipe saddles to securely attach the copper pipes to the basement wall. "

part technical machine structure

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The clitellum of an earthworm.

Examples :

"The earthworm's saddles help it reproduce. "

anatomy organism animal biology part

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Any of the saddle-like markings on a boa constrictor.

Examples :

"The zoo exhibit showed a boa constrictor with prominent brown saddles along its back. "

animal biology appearance mark

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noun

Examples :

"My little sister loves wearing her black and white saddles to school. "

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verb

To put a saddle on (an animal).

Examples :

"Before the trail ride, we saddles the horses carefully. "

animal action vehicle

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To get into a saddle.

Examples :

"He saddles quickly before the cattle drive begins. "

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To burden or encumber.

Examples :

"He has been saddled with the task of collecting evidence of the theft."

attitude character mind