saddlebow
Example Sentences
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Not only was he of the same build, but he also had a bound knight thrown across the saddlebow of his mare.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Josceline advanced, put one hand on the saddlebow and the other on the horse's neck, and vaulted over fairly well.
From A Boy's Ride by Gulielma Zollinger
Then he took Joanna’s friend upon his saddlebow, and once more pushed toward the forest.
From The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson
He reached to the saddlebow, undid the flap of the pistol holster, and made sure that his weapon was loaded, then put it back, reassured.
From The Black Buccaneer by Stephen W. (Stephen Warren) Meader
While Minghal, therefore, was wreaking his vengeance on the father, Rahmut caught up the son, set him on his saddlebow, and forbade any of his men to lay hands on him.
From Barclay of the Guides by Herbert Strang
