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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A saddle, usually for a woman, in which the rider sits with both legs on the same side of the horse.
2. 2
   a saddle for a woman; rider sits with both feet on the same side of the horse wordnet
3. 3
   The technique of riding a horse with both legs on the same side of the horse.

Adverb

1. 1
   On, or as if on, such a saddle. not-comparable

   "He rode sidesaddle to avoid worsening his injured leg."

Adverb

1. 1
   on or as if on a sidesaddle wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

woman fashionwoman-fashion

Example

More examples

"He rode sidesaddle to avoid worsening his injured leg."

Etymology

From side + saddle.

Related phrases

side-saddle flower

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