saddle

Definition

  • noun: a leather-covered seat that is put on the back of a horse
  • noun: a girthed usually padded and leather-covered seat for the rider of an animal (as a horse)
  • verb: to put a saddle on (a horse)
  • verb: to put a saddle on
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: col, load, encumber

Examples

  • She 'is saddled' [='burdened'] 'with' a reputation for not being dependable.

  • My boss 'saddled' me 'with' the task of organizing the conference.

  • His actions have 'saddled' the company 'with' too much debt.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I know what your problem is. What's that? Ya'll think us folks from the country's funny-like, don't you? - Jerry... - Well, saddle up the mule, ma. Slide me some grits, I's got to get me some education. - Jerry... - You asshole. No, I'm really very interested, (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses