saddler

/'sædlə/

Thân thiện

A saddler carefully stitches a leather saddle in his workshop.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person whose trade is making, repairing, or selling saddles and other leather goods for horses: A saddler is a skilled craftsperson specializing in equestrian equipment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The local saddler repaired the torn bridle beautifully.
  • We took the old saddle to the saddler to have it restored.
  • He apprenticed with a master saddler to learn the traditional craft.

Advanced Usage

• "Saddler's shop" or "Saddlery": Refers to the workshop or business premises of a saddler.
  • The smell of leather filled the old saddler's shop.

Variants and Related Words

• Saddlery (noun):
  • The articles made or sold by a saddler; horse equipment collectively.

    • The shop displayed fine English saddlery.
  • The workshop or trade of a saddler.

    • He learned the art of saddlery from his father.

Synonyms

• Leatherworker: A broader term for a craftsperson who works with leather.
• Harness-maker: A craftsperson specializing in harnesses and related gear, a trade closely related to that of a saddler.

Related Phrases

• To be a saddler by trade: To have the profession of a saddler.
  • For three generations, his family has been saddlers by trade.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a maker and repairer and seller of equipment for horses