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Definition of unsaddle

unsaddle

/ʌnˈsæd.əl/
un · sad · dle
Past Simple:unsaddled
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Past Participle:unsaddled
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Present Participle:unsaddling
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unsaddle Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove the saddle from a horse or other riding animal, or to finish riding and take the saddle off one's mount.

Example

"After the long trail ride through the canyon, the ranch hands helped the guests unsaddle their horses and lead them into the barn."

2

To throw or dislodge a rider from the saddle of a horse.

Example

"The sudden clap of thunder spooked the young stallion, nearly causing him to unsaddle his inexperienced rider."

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• Rhymes for unsaddle

• Nearby Words

unruly
unrumpled
unrushed
unsaddle
unsafe
unsafely
unsaid

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'unsadelian', formed from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'sadelian' ('to saddle').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsaddle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsaddle
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