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

Example Sentences

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

Josceline advanced, put one hand on the saddlebow and the other on the horse's neck, and vaulted over fairly well.

From A Boy's Ride by Zollinger, Gulielma

“Here, catch hold of the end of this rope!” exclaimed Burdale, as he threw one which was secured to his saddlebow.

From John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea by Kingston, William Henry Giles

The man who had held the lariat lay half under his fallen pony, whose efforts to rise were checked by the tightened rope still tied to the saddlebow.

From The Heart of Thunder Mountain by Fischer, Anton Otto

Count Saxe bowed to his saddlebow, and his eyes did her homage.

From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot