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saddle

The correct spelling is saddle.

How to pronounce saddle

/ˈsædəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈsædəl/

Say it like: Sad-dle

The correct spelling is saddle. A seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal. For example: "He has been saddled with the task of collecting evidence of the theft."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal.
  2. 2.An item of harness (harness saddle) placed on the back of a horse or other animal.
  3. 3.A seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
  4. 4.A cut of meat that includes both loins and part of the backbone.
  5. 5.A low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills.

verb

  1. 1.To put a saddle on (an animal).
  2. 2.To get into a saddle.
  3. 3.To burden or encumber.

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