saddle seat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of saddle seat
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Velazquez, after all, had a saddle seat for a two-horse duel.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2020
In terms of style, whereas the previous owner practiced saddle seat, DuKate’s expertise is in eventing.
From Washington Times ● May 16, 2016
The chair bottom may be made of solid wood, either flat or modeled into a "saddle seat;" it may be covered with cane or rush, or it may be upholstered.
From Handwork in Wood by William Noyes
Howard shifted in his saddle seat and inspected the ground at his right as intently as though there might be jewels scattered about.
From Where the Trail Divides by Will Lillibridge
He had been comfortably wrapped in his blanket; his head had been resting on a saddle seat.
From Square Deal Sanderson by Charles Alden Seltzer
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