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

A pony ranged alongside, and he was hauled on to the priest's saddlebow.

From Kim by Kipling, Rudyard

Sparrow, his prize flung across his saddlebow, turned with me.

From To Have and to Hold by Johnston, Mary

"Where's the fiddle?" demanded Tobey, and Tim unhooked a calico bag from the saddlebow and held it out.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

The Sioux had raised the rifle from his saddlebow and fired.

From The Last of the Chiefs A Story of the Great Sioux War by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)