Saddlebow (Noun)
Meaning
Handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She leaned forward in her saddle and grasped the saddlebow with one hand for extra support as her horse accelerated down the slope.
- A comfortable hand grip provided by the well-worn leather of the saddlebow helped steady her for the bumpy ride.
- She tightly held the reins and placed her hand securely over the saddlebow for additional grip while steering the restless animal.
- Eagerly beginning the steep climb the hikers grabbed their ponies saddlebow while searching the cliff sides ahead.
- Levering himself upright again in his seat and pulling a sharp breath into his aching body his palms flat grasped either side of the worn leather of the saddlebow