saddlebow

American  

[sad-l-boh] / ˈsæd lˌboʊ /

noun

1. the arched front part of a saddle or saddletree.

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saddlebow British  

/ ˈsædəlˌbəʊ /

noun

1. the pommel of a saddle

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Etymology

Origin of saddlebow

before 900; Middle English, Old English. See saddle, bow ²

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Example Sentences

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saddlebow

Not only was he of the same build, but he also had a bound knight thrown across the saddlebow of his mare.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

He reached to the saddlebow, undid the flap of the pistol holster, and made sure that his weapon was loaded, then put it back, reassured.

From The Black Buccaneer by Stephen W. (Stephen Warren) Meader

There were scratches on his cheek, acquired during the ride with Fani across his saddlebow.

From The Pirates of Ersatz by Kelly Freas

He had only himself to care for, and, with pick and pan strapped to his saddlebow, he set his face westward.

From Craftsmanship in Teaching by William Chandler Bagley

The Sioux had raised the rifle from his saddlebow and fired.

From The Last of the Chiefs A Story of the Great Sioux War by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

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