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

"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)

Her rope—she would no more think of traveling without it than would one of the Sunset punchers—was coiled at the saddlebow.

From The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City by Marlowe, Amy Bell

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 Meader, Stephen W. (Stephen Warren)

Then he took Joanna’s friend upon his saddlebow, and once more pushed toward the forest.

From The Black Arrow by Stevenson, Robert Louis