saddleback

1 of 2

noun

1

: something saddlebacked in outline: such as

a(1)

: saddle roof

(2)

: a coping with a slope on the two sides

b

: a hill or ridge having a concave outline at the top

c

: saddle oyster

d

: two supporting members (as of timber) placed in the form of an inverted V

2

: an animal having a marking on the back suggesting a saddle: such as

a

: the male harp seal

b

: black-backed gull

c

: hooded crow

d

: a passerine bird (Philesturnus carunculatus) native to New Zealand that is related to the huia and when mature has black plumage with a chestnut-colored band on the back and wings

e

usually capitalized : an animal of either of two British breeds (Essex Saddleback and Wessex Saddleback) of medium-sized black swine distinguished by a white band crossing the back at the shoulder and descending on to each forefoot

3

British : a size of wrapping paper measuring 45 by 36 inches

saddleback

2 of 2

adjective

"

: saddle-backed

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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