Definition of "saddle" in 英语

noun

1. A seat for a rider, typically made of leather and raised in the front and rear, placed on the back of a horse or other animal, and secured by a strap around the animal's body.

2. Something resembling a saddle (sense 1) in appearance or shape.

3. (broadcasting) A timeslot between two popular programmes, in which another programme can be scheduled to encourage people to watch it.

verb

1. To put a saddle (noun sense 1) on (an animal).

2. To put (something) on to another thing like a saddle on an animal.

3. To enter (a trained horse) into a race.

4. Chiefly followed by with: to burden or encumber (someone) with some problem or responsibility.

   • He has been saddled with the task of collecting evidence of the theft.
   • They went shopping and left me saddled with two children to look after.
   • He is saddled with house payments now, so he can't afford to spend more money.

5. Chiefly followed by on or upon: to place (a burden or responsibility) or thrust (a problem) on someone.

6. To control or restrain (someone or something), as if using a saddle; to bridle, to harness, to rein in.

7. To get (someone) to do a burdensome task.

8. To cut a saddle-shaped notch in (a log or other piece of wood) so it can fit together with other such logs or pieces; also, to fit (logs or other pieces of wood) together with this method.

9. To put something on to (another thing) like a saddle on an animal.

10. (intransitive, chiefly Canada, US) Often followed by up.