saddlebow

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sad·dle·bow

(săd′l-bō′)

The arched upper front part of a saddle.

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saddlebow

(ˈsædəlˌbəʊ)

(Horse Training, Riding & Manège) the pommel of a saddle

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Noun

saddlebow - handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle

pommel

handgrip, handle, grip, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

saddle horn, horn - a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)

saddle - a seat for the rider of a horse or camel

Translations

arcione

saddlebow

[ˈsædlbəʊ] N → arzón m delantero

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Newcastle's tally in a 58-38 home win equalled the score the Stars got against them in midweek and illustrated how the tracks at Byker and Saddlebow Road are as different as chalk and cheese.

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Charles Gustavus made his state entry into Uppsala a few days later, greeted by Christina on horseback with her pistols at her saddlebow.