- saddle⇄adj. saddlelike.
- saddle⇄expr. in the saddle, in a position of control or command.
Ex. [He] resigned in the belief that things would soon break down without him and he would be back in the saddle more firmly seated than before (Observer). - saddle⇄noun 1. a seat for a rider on a horse's back, on a bicycle, or on other things.
2. the part of a harness that holds the shafts, or to which a checkrein is attached.
3. something like a saddle in shape, position, or use.
Ex. The wide, - saddle⇄saddle, noun, verb, -dled,-dling.
- saddle⇄v.i. 1. to put a saddle on a horse.
Ex. It's time to saddle up and go home.
2. to get into the saddle. - saddle⇄v.t. 1. to put a saddle on.
Ex. to saddle a horse.
2. (Figurative.) to load with (something) as a burden; burden.
Ex. He is saddled with too many jobs.
(SYN) encumber.
3. (Figurative.) to put as a burden on.
Ex. If