sidesaddle

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See also: side-saddle

English

a sidesaddle

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Etymology

From side +‎ saddle.

Noun

sidesaddle (plural sidesaddles)

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

Adverb

sidesaddle (not comparable)

how to ride sidesaddle
  1. On, or as if on, such a saddle.
    He rode sidesaddle to avoid worsening his injured leg.
    He had his daughter riding sidesaddle on the bicycle frame while he pedaled.

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