saddle meaning and definition

SADDLE noun

Definition of saddle (noun)

1. a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
2. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
   • synonyms: saddleback
3. cut of meat (especially mutton or lamb) consisting of part of the backbone and both loins
4. a piece of leather across the instep of a shoe
5. a seat for the rider of a bicycle
   • synonyms: bicycle seat
6. posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl

SADDLE verb

Definition of saddle (verb)

1. put a saddle on
   • "saddle the horses"
   • antonym: offsaddle
2. load or burden; encumber
   • "he saddled me with that heavy responsibility"
3. impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
   • "He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend"
   • synonyms: burden, charge