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side-saddle

side-saddle is the alternative spelling of sidesaddle.

Meaning of sidesaddle

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.

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Forms of side-saddle

pluralside-saddles

Words formed from side-saddle

Phrases with side-saddle

Questions about side-saddle

What is side-saddle the alternative spelling of?
Side-saddle is the alternative spelling of sidesaddle.

Words near side-saddle in the dictionary

  1. side-parting
  2. side-post
  3. side-posted
  4. side-posting
  5. side-posts
  6. side-saddle
  7. side-saddle flower
  8. side-saddle flowers
  9. side-saddles
  10. side-scroller
  11. side-scrollers

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