saddlebow

sad·dle·bow  (sdl-b)

n.

The arched upper front part of a saddle.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

saddlebow - handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle pommel handgrip, handle, grip, hold - the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" saddle horn, horn - a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather) saddle - a seat for the rider of a horse or camel