saddle

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the small seat on a bicycle or motorcycle.

n. the seat on a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.

“I had to lower the bicycle saddle because my legs couldn't reach the pedals.”

“Long-distance cyclists often invest in ergonomic saddles to prevent discomfort during multi-day tours.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a low point on a ridge between two mountain peaks.

n. a low point or pass along a ridge between two higher peaks, resembling the shape of a horse's saddle.

Español:collado

“The hikers rested in the saddle between the two mountains before the final climb.”

“The geological survey identified a broad saddle connecting the two limestone massifs, providing a natural route for the proposed trail.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to put a saddle on a horse or other animal.

v. to place and secure a saddle on an animal in preparation for riding. Often used with the particle 'up'.

Español:ensillar

“The guide told us to saddle our horses and get ready to leave the camp.”

“The stable hands were instructed to saddle the mares early in the morning to avoid the midday heat.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to give someone a difficult job or a big responsibility that they do not want.

v. to burden or encumber someone with a task, debt, or responsibility. Transitive; almost always used in the passive voice or with 'with'.

“The company was saddled with a lot of debt after the expensive project failed.”

“It seems unfair to saddle a junior employee with the entire responsibility for the department's budget deficit.”