unsaddle

[ uhn-sad-l ]

verb (used with object),un·sad·dled, un·sad·dling.
  1. to take the saddle from.

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

verb (used without object),un·sad·dled, un·sad·dling.
  1. to take the saddle from a horse.

Origin of unsaddle

1
1350–1400; Middle English unsadelen;see un-2, saddle; compare Dutch ontsadelen,Old High German intsatalôn

Words Nearby unsaddle

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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.

  • 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.

British Dictionary definitions for unsaddle

unsaddle

/ (ʌnˈsædəl) /


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

  2. (tr) to unhorse

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