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saddle seat

American  

noun

  1. a chair seat having a double slope downward from a central ridge highest at the front.


Etymology

Origin of saddle seat

First recorded in 1890–95

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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

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 Lillibridge, Will

He made the visit to Hollow Hut first, and in the ease of a saddle seat he reached the old familiar wood by a much more direct trail than he had followed when a boy.

From The Boy from Hollow Hut A Story of the Kentucky Mountains by Mullins, Isla May

Sandy swung up the heavy stirrups and tied them above the saddle seat.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)

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