nounπShareA seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal."The cowboys stored their saddles in the barn after a long day of herding cattle. "animalwearvehiclesportagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn item of harness (harness saddle) placed on the back of a horse or other animal."The cowboy cleaned and stored his saddles in the barn after a long day of riding. "animalvehicleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc."The bicycle shop displayed a variety of saddles, from soft leather to hard plastic. "vehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cut of meat that includes both loins and part of the backbone."The butcher recommended two saddles of lamb for the special family dinner, saying they were the most flavorful cut for roasting. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills."The hikers paused to rest in the saddles between the two steep peaks, enjoying the slightly flatter ground. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formation of gold-bearing quartz occurring along the crest of an anticlinal fold, especially in Australia."Example Sentence: "Prospectors in Australia searched for the telltale saddles of quartz along the hills, hoping to find rich deposits of gold." "geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe raised floorboard in a doorway."The old house had worn wooden saddles at the top of each staircase. "architecturepropertybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small tapered or sloped area structure that helps channel surface water to drains."The newly installed saddles on the school playground directed rainwater away from the slide, preventing puddles from forming. "architectureutilityareastructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block of wood, usually fastened to one spar and shaped to receive the end of another."The carpenter used saddles to securely connect the roof beams, ensuring a sturdy frame for the house. "nauticalpartbuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA part, such as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support."The plumber used pipe saddles to securely attach the copper pipes to the basement wall. "parttechnicalmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe clitellum of an earthworm."The earthworm's saddles help it reproduce. "anatomyorganismanimalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the saddle-like markings on a boa constrictor."The zoo exhibit showed a boa constrictor with prominent brown saddles along its back. "animalbiologyappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA saddle shoe."My little sister loves wearing her black and white saddles to school. "wearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a saddle on (an animal)."Before the trail ride, we saddles the horses carefully. "animalactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get into a saddle."He saddles quickly before the cattle drive begins. "vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo burden or encumber."He has been saddled with the task of collecting evidence of the theft."attitudecharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
