saddle

1. n. A seat for a rider, -- usually made of leather, padded to span comfortably a horse's back, furnished with stirrups for the rider's feet to rest in, and fastened in place with a girth; also, a seat for the rider on a bicycle or tricycle. Source: opted

2. n. A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horse's back, being fastened in place with a girth. It serves various purposes, as to keep the breeching in place, carry guides for the reins, etc. Source: opted

3. n. A piece of meat containing a part of the backbone of an animal with the ribs on each side; as, a saddle of mutton, of venison, etc. Source: opted

4. n. A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar. Source: opted

5. n. A part, as a flange, which is hollowed out to fit upon a convex surface and serve as a means of attachment or support. Source: opted

6. n. The clitellus of an earthworm. Source: opted

7. n. The threshold of a door, when a separate piece from the floor or landing; -- so called because it spans and covers the joint between two floors. Source: opted

8. v. t. To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding. Source: opted

9. v. t. Hence: To fix as a charge or burden upon; to load; to encumber; as, to saddle a town with the expense of bridges and highways. Source: opted

10. n. a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal Source: wordnet

11. n. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle) Source: wordnet

12. n. cut of meat (especially mutton or lamb) consisting of part of the backbone and both loins Source: wordnet

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