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Definition of saddleback - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
zoologyRare animal with a saddle-shaped markingRare
- The butterfly had a distinct saddleback pattern.
2.
architectureTECH. roof with two slopes and gablesTECH.
- The old barn had a classic saddleback design.
3.
geographyTECH. high point or ridge between two peaksTECH.
- The hikers reached the saddleback by noon.
4.
animalTECH. breed of domestic pig, black with a white bandTECH.
- The farmer breeds saddlebacks known for their hardiness.
5.
birdsTECH. the bird Philesturnus carunculatus in New ZealandTECH.
- The saddleback is a protected species in New Zealand.
Verb
1.
equip horseRare put a saddle on a horseRare
- He decided to saddleback the horse before the ride.
2.
shape like saddleRare cause to resemble a saddle in shapeRare
- The craftsman saddlebacked the chair for comfort.
Images of saddleback
animal with a saddle-shaped marking 
roof with two slopes and gables 
high point or ridge between two peaks 
breed of domestic pig, black with a white band 
the bird Philesturnus carunculatus in New Zealand
Origin of saddleback
Old English, sadol (seat) + Middle English, bak (back)
Examples of saddleback in a sentence
Researchers studied the bird's unique saddleback. The cottage featured a charming saddleback roof. They admired the saddleback on the historic building. They paused to rest at the saddleback. The view from the saddleback was breathtaking. Saddlebacks are popular among local farmers.
The saddleback's distinctive markings make it easily recognizable. Saddlebacks are often seen in native forests. Conservation efforts have helped increase the saddleback population. She learned how to saddleback the horse quickly. Before the race, he needed to saddleback his horse. The artist saddlebacked the sculpture for a unique look. They saddlebacked the roof to give it a traditional appearance.
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- French:marquage en forme de selle, seller, ...
- German:Sattelmuster, satteln, ...
- Italian:animale con una macchia a forma di sella, sellare, ...
- Spanish:lomo ensillado, ensillar, ...
- Portuguese:sela, selar, ...
- Chinese:鞍背, 给...上鞍, ...
- Japanese:サドルバック, 鞍をつける, ...
- Arabic:عَلاَمَة سَرْج, سرج الحصان, ...
- Hebrew:סִימָן אוֹכֶף, לְרַכֵּב אֶת הַסּוּס, ...
- Russian:седлообразная спина, оседлать, ...
- Ukrainian:сідлоподібний, осідлати, ...
- Hindi:सैडलबैक, काठी डालना, ...
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