English Words Starting With S

• saddle seat

  nounC1
  /ˈsædl̩ siːt/A type of chair with a distinct, shaped seat designed to support the user in a posture resembling riding a horse, or a specific, reinforced part of a riding saddle where the rider sits.
• saddle shoe

  nounLow
  /ˈsæd.əl ʃuː/A type of casual shoe, typically oxford-style, with a contrasting color band (the 'saddle') across the middle of the foot.
• saddle soap

  nounLow
  /ˈsæd.l̩ səʊp/A specialized soap used for cleaning, conditioning, and preserving leather, especially on saddles and other tack.
• saddle stitch

  nounLow
  /ˈsæd.əl ˌstɪtʃ/A method of bookbinding where folded sheets are stitched together with thread through the fold along the spine.
• saddle stitching

  nounLow
  /ˈsædl̩ ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/A simple bookbinding method where a folded booklet is stitched through its spine fold using thread or staples.
• saddle-billed stork

  nounlow
  /ˈsædl bɪld stɔːk/A large African wading bird (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) characterized by its distinctive black and white plumage, long legs, and a massive red and black bill with a yellow frontal shield resembling a saddle.
• saddle-sore

  adjectivenounUncommon
  /ˈsæd.əl sɔː(r)/Soreness or physical discomfort caused by riding on a saddle, typically on a horse or bicycle.
• saddleback

  nounLow
  /ˈsæd(ə)lbak/The shape or profile resembling a saddle (dip in the middle with two raised ends).
• saddleback caterpillar

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsæd.l̩.bæk ˈkæt.ə.pɪl.ə/A brightly coloured, poisonous caterpillar with a distinctive green 'saddle' marking on its back.
• saddlebag

  nounB2
  /ˈsæd.l̩.bæɡ/A bag designed to be attached to a saddle on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle for carrying items.
• saddlebill

  nounVery low frequency
  /ˈsædəlˌbɪl/a large African stork with a distinctive broad, flattened bill that has a saddle-shaped yellow shield.
• saddlebow

  nounLow
  /ˈsædl̩bəʊ/the front, raised, arched part of a saddle that the rider's hands can grip
• saddlecloth

  nounLow
  /ˈsædəlklɒθ/A piece of cloth or padding placed under a saddle to protect the horse's back.
• saddler

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈsædlə(r)/A person whose occupation is to make, repair, and fit saddles.
• saddlery

  nounLow frequency
  /ˈsæd.lər.i/The equipment used for riding horses, including saddles, bridles, and other gear.
• saddletree

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈsædəltriː/The rigid, frame-like structure that forms the foundation of a saddle.
• saddo

  nounC1
  /ˈsæd.əʊ/A person who is socially inadequate, uncool, or pitifully boring.
• sadducee

  nounC2
  /ˈsædjʊsiː/A member of an ancient Jewish sect that flourished from about the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD, known for its aristocratic, priestly nature, adherence only to the written Law (Torah), and denial of the resurrection, the existence of angels, and the immortality of the soul.
• sade

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /seɪd/To satiate or satisfy fully; to glut.
• sadhaka

  nounLow
  /ˈsʌdəkə/A spiritual seeker or practitioner, especially in Hindu, Buddhist, or yoga traditions, who is dedicated to disciplined practice (sadhana) to achieve spiritual goals.

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