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

Eleanor answered a low and grave "no;" bending down over her saddlebow.

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Susan Warner

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 Gulielma Zollinger

While Minghal, therefore, was wreaking his vengeance on the father, Rahmut caught up the son, set him on his saddlebow, and forbade any of his men to lay hands on him.

From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang

Des Barres put him over his saddlebow; then took his prisoners into camp.

From The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay by Maurice Henry Hewlett

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