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saddlewise en · ADV

Etymology

From saddle + -wise.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) In the manner of a saddle.
    • In this case, a single atom regularly seated holds a molecule in position which has no seat, but only sits saddlewise on the iodine atom. 1896, W Sedgwick, Argon and Newton: a realisation:
    • Instead of a single niche mounted saddlewise in the corner walls and supporting by its vault the side of an octagon, which supported in its turn the circular base of the cupola, a number of honeycomb niches were brought together in such a way as to create a gradual transition between the corner and the dome's circular base. 2009, Titus Burckhardt, Art of Islam, Language and Meaning: Commemorative Edition:
    • "Shall I cut this loin of mutton saddlewise?" said a gentleman carving. "No," said his friend, "cut it bridlewise, for then we may all chance to get a BIT in our mouths." 1832, Scottish jests and anecdotes:

Relateds

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