cantle (Meaning)

Wordnet

cantle (n)

the back of a saddle seat

Webster

cantle (n.)

A corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part.

The upwardly projecting rear part of saddle, opposite to the pommel.

Webster

cantle (v. t.)

To cut in pieces; to cut out from.

cantle Sentence Examples

  1. The saddle's cantle provided support and stability for the rider during long journeys.
  2. The leatherworker carefully crafted the cantle of the saddle, ensuring both strength and comfort.
  3. Riders often personalized their saddles by adding decorative embellishments to the cantle.
  4. The cowboy adjusted his position in the saddle, leaning back against the cantle as he rode.
  5. The cantle of the saddle bore the emblem of the ranch, a symbol of pride for its owner.
  6. The horse's powerful strides caused the rider to grip the cantle tightly for balance.
  7. The saddle maker used a sturdy tree to form the cantle, ensuring it could withstand the rigors of daily use.
  8. During the trail ride, the rider leaned forward slightly, keeping their weight centered over the cantle.
  9. The cantle of the saddle was cushioned with padding to provide extra comfort for the rider.
  10. The rider's saddle slipped to one side, causing them to lose their grip on the cantle and tumble to the ground.

FAQs About the word cantle

the back of a saddle seatA corner or edge of anything; a piece; a fragment; a part., The upwardly projecting rear part of saddle, opposite to the pommel., To cu

fragment, segment, shred, section, remnant, fraction, bit, sliver, stub, portion

No antonyms found.

The saddle's cantle provided support and stability for the rider during long journeys.

The leatherworker carefully crafted the cantle of the saddle, ensuring both strength and comfort.

Riders often personalized their saddles by adding decorative embellishments to the cantle.

The cowboy adjusted his position in the saddle, leaning back against the cantle as he rode.