I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: saddle (I) + back
1. : something saddlebacked in outline: 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: 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. Britain : a size of wrapping paper measuring 45 by 36 inches
II. adjective
: saddle-backed