Sidesaddle

Quick meaning: Sidesaddle is a noun meaning A saddle, usually for a woman, in which the rider sits with both legs on the same side of the horse.

Meaning

A saddle, usually for a woman, in which the rider sits with both legs on the same side of the horse.

More Meanings

1. The technique of riding a horse with both legs on the same side of the horse.
2. On, or as if on, such a saddle.

Example Sentences

He rode sidesaddle to avoid worsening his injured leg.

He had his daughter riding sidesaddle on the bicycle frame while he pedaled.

Undoing the last few straps, Eragon swung his right leg over Saphira's spine, so he was sitting sidesaddle, and prepared to jump off her back.

Word Forms

• sidesaddles
• side-saddle

Synonyms for sidesaddle

Depending on context, synonyms include woman-fashion.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include side-saddle, sidechick, ponygirl, womanspreading, sidelight, sice.

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