Saddle

·noun The clitellus of an Earthworm.

II. Saddle ·vt To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding.

III. Saddle ·noun A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar.

IV. Saddle ·add. ·noun A ridge connected two higher elevations; a low point in the crest line of a ridge; a col.

V. Saddle ·add. ·noun A formation of gold-bearing quartz occurring along the crest of an anticlinal fold, ·esp. in Australia.

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

VII. Saddle ·noun 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.

VIII. Saddle ·noun 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.

IX. Saddle ·vt 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.

X. Saddle ·noun 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.

XI. Saddle ·noun 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.