saddle | |
1. n. A seat (tack) for a rider placed on the back of a horse or other animal. | |
2. n. An item of harness (harness saddle) placed on the back of a horse or other animal. | |
3. n. A seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc. | |
4. n. A cut of meat that includes both loins and part of the backbone. | |
5. n. A low point, in the shape of a saddle, between two hills. | |
6. n. (mining) A formation of gold-bearing quartz occurring along the crest of an anticlinal fold, especially in Australia. | |
7. n. The raised floorboard in a doorway. | |
8. n. (construction) A small tapered or sloped area structure that helps channel surface water to drains. | |
9. n. (nautical) A block of wood, usually fastened to one spar and shaped to receive the end of another. | |
10. n. (engineering) 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. | |
11. n. The clitellus of an earthworm. | |
12. n. Any of the saddle-like markings on a boa constrictor. | |
13. n. A saddle shoe. | |
14. v. To put a saddle on an animal. | |
15. v. To get into a saddle. | |
16. v. To burden or encumber. | |
17. v. To give a responsibility to someone. | |
He has been saddled with the task of collecting evidence to the theft. | |