unsaddle

[ uhn-sad-l ]

/ ʌnˈsæd l /

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verb (used with object), un·sad·dled, un·sad·dling.

to take the saddle from.

to cause to fall or dismount from a saddle; unhorse.

verb (used without object), un·sad·dled, un·sad·dling.

to take the saddle from a horse.

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Origin of unsaddle

1350–1400; Middle English unsadelen;see un-², saddle; compare Dutch ontsadelen,Old High German intsatalôn

Words nearby unsaddle

unruffled, unruly, unruly certificate, UNRWA, Uns, unsaddle, unsaddling enclosure, unsafe, unsafety, unsaid, unsaleable

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How to use unsaddle in a sentence

"My name's Close," said the dark-haired one, as he dismounted and proceeded to unsaddle his horse.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail|Arthur R. Thompson
The gauchos, like knowing men, aware that it would not be long before they wanted their horses, were careful not to unsaddle them.
The Flying Horseman|Gustave Aimard
They received the usual frank welcome of a paisano, and were told to dismount and unsaddle.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
"Well, since you expect to be our neighbor, better unsaddle and stay for dinner," urged Forrest.
Wells Brothers|Andy Adams

The Indian, Willie John, who had furnished them with the ponies, stopped them when they started to unsaddle.
The Boy Chums in the Florida Jungle|Wilmer M. Ely

British Dictionary definitions for unsaddle

unsaddle

/ (ʌnˈsædəl) /

verb

to remove the saddle from (a horse, mule, etc)

(tr) to unhorse

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