saddle horn

noun

First recorded in 1855–60

"Tie it tight to the saddle horn, Joyce—with a double knot," she ordered.

The other end she tied securely to the saddle horn of her friend.

Cautiously the rope was coiled and made fast to the saddle horn.

He grinned at her unblushingly, and leaned against the saddle horn.

Tad was on the ground beside it, standing in a half-crouching position, with one foot on the saddle horn.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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