saddlebow

A noun referring to the raised front part of a saddle that forms a handgrip.

• 🇩🇪Der vordere, nach oben gewölbte Teil des Sattels, der als Griff dient und dem Reiter Halt gibt.

1. Saddle part C2 formal

   The arched front part of a saddle that forms a handgrip for the rider.

   • The rider gripped the saddlebow tightly during the jump.
   • The saddlebow was intricately carved with floral patterns.
   • He leaned forward, resting his hand on the saddlebow.

   🇩🇪Vorderer Sattelbogen

   Synonyme: pommel

• saddlebows plural form
• saddlebows' possessive plural form
• saddlebow's possessive singular form