Definition of saddle in English:

1A seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding, typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear.

1. 1.1A seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.
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   • ‘Perhaps it's time for scientists to take a second look at toilet seats, bicycle saddles and other gym equipment.’
   • ‘For years we've been warning you that hard bicycle saddles can press against the nerves and blood vessels that lead to your happy place, potentially resulting in numbness and even impotence.’
   • ‘In the last few weeks I have written about many topics such as goal setting, traveling, and bicycle saddles but I have overlooked a fundamental topic the sport of cycling.’
   • ‘There may be a better land where bicycle saddles are made out of rainbow, stuffed with cloud; in this world the simplest thing is to get used to something hard.’
   • ‘For the last four years I have cycled more then 20,000 km annually, which equates to too many hours sitting on a bicycle saddle.’
   • ‘I wanted to know if it was possible to see something of Farndale's famous daffodils from the saddle of a bicycle rather than on foot.’
   • ‘There is no better way to experience a new place than from the saddle of a bicycle.’
   • ‘You can rely on these specifications and use them as a guide in your purchase of a fulfilling saddle or motorcycle seat.’
   • ‘I have just replaced the saddle on my road bike and it feels close to the right spot but obviously isn't.’
   • ‘The efficiency of your motorcycle saddles affects you as a rider.’
   • ‘Motorcycle parts like saddles are provided with products that can make them look new and desirable again.’
   • ‘The difference between the top of your saddle and the top of your handlebar should not exceed this number.’
   • ‘The position of the bicycle saddle, the type of shorts worn, and the women's perineal hygiene were optimum.’
   • ‘One could stand at one end of the street and look down an endless row of saddles and handlebars.’
   • ‘However, most women are shorter so the Bandit has rubber cushions under the saddle and handlebars.’
   • ‘Bicycles still have rubber, inflatable tyres, wheels with spokes, drop handlebars and narrow saddles.’
   • ‘Of course, after the Goldstein scare we were offered a flood of bike saddles designed to cure the problem.’
   • ‘The result is your saddle height, measured from the middle of the crank axle, along the seat tube, to the top of the saddle.’
   • ‘Tommy rides chopper-style, with a low saddle and the handlebar raised as high as possible.’
   • ‘Leaving a saddle in the trunk or back seat of a closed car during hot weather will reduce the life of the cover, foam and base.’

2A low part of a ridge between two higher points or peaks.

1. 2.1Mathematics A low region of a curve between two high points, especially (in three dimensions) one representing the highest point of a curve in one direction and the lowest point in another direction.
   ‘Indeed, one can imagine the surface as the sum of an infinite number of saddles.’
   ‘Such a surface cannot be drawn in three dimensions, but it can be imagined as a surface which everywhere has the curvature of a saddle.’

3A shaped support on which a cable, wire, or pipe rests.

1. 3.1A fireclay bar for supporting ceramic ware in a kiln.
   ‘The cooler tubes rest in saddles in a ring-shaped member surrounding the rotary kiln and are retained in the saddles by caps with clearance so as to permit axial movement and radial heat expansion of the cooler tubes.’
2. 3.2The part of a draught horse's harness which supports the straps to which the shafts are attached.
   ‘Mr Kotovs said a horse working six days a week would probably need a new saddle and harness every six to eight months.’

4The lower part of the back in a mammal or fowl, especially when distinct in shape or marking.

1. 4.1A joint of meat consisting of the two loins.
   ‘a saddle of lamb’
   mass noun ‘a recipe for saddle of hare’
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   • ‘The rabbit was served as a tiny saddle, loin and liver.’
   • ‘Bone out the saddles into two loins leaving the belly attached.’
   • ‘Trim fillets from the saddles, wrap lightly in cling film and set in the fridge.’
   • ‘Even as it was carried across the room, it was clear that the crimson-red saddle of marinated venison was exceptionally succulent.’
   • ‘Boned saddle of lamb was roasted, barely seasoned and, though tender and pinkish, was really rather boring and not quite hot enough.’
   • ‘A saddle of hare is a similar cut, but extends to the tail.’
   • ‘Vicky plumped for the rabbit, which came two ways, with the shoulder braised with rosemary and the saddle roasted with pancetta.’
   • ‘Roast saddle of lamb is smartly surrounded by rustic eggplant caviar and cracked wheat.’
   • ‘Fillets come from the saddle and are best pan-fried until medium rare.’
   • ‘It's always steaks, chops, saddle of lamb, beef Wellington or hamburgers.’

1Put a saddle on (a horse)

1. 1.1(of a trainer) enter (a horse) for a race.
   ‘he saddles Native Mission in today's Tote Gold Trophy Hurdle at Newbury’
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   • ‘John Gosden has a powerful squad of horses at his disposal again this season and the Manton trainer saddles a promising filly in Lurina in the Directa Gaffa Maiden Stakes.’
   • ‘There was joy on the double for racing's first Lady Jessica Harrington at Leopardstown as the County Kildare trainer saddled the winners of the two feature races.’
   • ‘A year ago the Lambourn trainer saddled Haafhd to win this Group 3 race before that colt went on to 2,000 Guineas glory a fortnight later.’
   • ‘Armando Martinez rode three winners on the program while eight different trainers saddled winners.’
   • ‘The winning trainer, who saddled two horses in the race, was a bit disappointed when her other charge, Lyon Guest, made a mistake two fences out, putting paid to his chances when vying for the lead with the eventual winner.’
   • ‘The Cheshire-based trainer saddled the great Red Rum to dominate the marathon steeplechase over a five-year period more than a quarter-of-a-century ago.’
   • ‘The Middleham trainer saddles my Nap selection Golden Quest in the Perfect Panes Handicap and Joe Fanning's mount is worthy of close attention.’
   • ‘The Saltburn trainer saddles The Granby in the Minnow Novices' Chase and Richard Guest's mount has a splendid chance of victory.’
   • ‘Ian Semple has a good record at this track and the Lanarkshire trainer saddles an interesting runner in the Golf Course Handicap over a mile.’
   • ‘The small North Yorkshire trainer saddles recent Doncaster winner Inn At The Top, who, on his favourite ground, can successfully defy a 3lb penalty.’
   • ‘Trainer Cole Norman has never before saddled a horse at Keeneland Race Course.’
   • ‘Tim Easterby, who was gaining his first Group 1 victory, was not on hand for the Sprint because he was saddling runners at another race course.’
   • ‘Smith ranked as champion jumps trainer in 1968 after saddling Red Alligator to win that year's Grand National steeplechase.’
   • ‘‘One step at a time,’ said veteran trainer George Handy, who saddled his first horse at Rockingham Park in 1946.’
   • ‘A Chicago native, Rivelli, 34, said he is looking forward to saddling a horse in an international race for the first time.’
   • ‘Dermot has saddled more flat race winners in Ireland than any other trainer.’
   • ‘Trainer David Elsworth saddled the 1,000th winner of his career when Trillie won at England's Salisbury racecourse on Wednesday.’
   • ‘Trainer Jeff Mullins saddled three of Bone's winners.’
   • ‘Trainer Dennis Hall saddled Indian Express, whom Bob Baffert trained in his previous three North American starts.’
   • ‘O'Neill unseated Bob Baffert, who saddled horses to 21 wins at Oak Tree in 1998 and '99.’

2usually be saddled withBurden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task.