Saddlebow

Saddlebow
Saddlebow \Sad"dle*bow`\, n. [AS. sadelboga.] The bow or arch in the front part of a saddle, or the pieces which form the front. [1913 Webster]

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  • saddlebow — [sad′ lbō΄] n. the arched front part, or bow, of a saddle, the top of which is the pommel …   English World dictionary

  • saddlebow — noun Date: before 12th century the arch in or the pieces forming the front of a saddle …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • saddlebow — /sad l boh /, n. the arched front part of a saddle or saddletree. [bef. 900; ME, OE. See SADDLE, BOW2] * * * …   Universalium

  • saddlebow — noun The front part of the saddle that is arched up like a bow …   Wiktionary

  • saddlebow — n. arched front part of a saddle …   English contemporary dictionary

  • saddlebow — /ˈsædlboʊ/ (say sadlboh) noun the arched front part of a saddle or saddletree. {saddle + bow2} …  

  • saddlebow — noun handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle • Syn: ↑pommel • Hypernyms: ↑handle, ↑grip, ↑handgrip, ↑hold • Hyponyms: ↑horn, ↑saddle hor …   Useful english dictionary

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