Definitions for the word "Saddle" from multiple English dictionaries.
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
The clitellus of an earthworm.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
1 seat of leather etc. Strapped on a horse etc. For riding. 2 bicycle etc. Seat. 3 joint of meat consisting of the two loins. 4 ridge rising to a summit at each end. v. (-ling) 1 put a saddle on (a horse etc.). 2 (foll. By with) burden (a person) with a task etc. in the saddle 1 mounted. 2 in office or control. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
11. slang
an additional charge made by the manager to a performer upon
his benefit night.—_Theatrical._
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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