saddle seat

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of saddle seat

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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saddle seat

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

I'd cry, And lightly fly Into my saddle seat; My rein I'd slack, My whip I'd crack— What music is so sweet?

From Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money by Parton, James

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

Jest a kid, but lemme tell you When she warms a saddle seat On that outlaw bronc a-straddle She is one that can't be beat!

From Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by Lomax, John Avery