saddleback

/ˈsædəˌbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

A mountain with a distinctive saddle-shaped ridge or summit; a type of mountain with a U-shaped ridge.

“The hikers climbed the saddleback to get a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.”

2. noun

A type of sheep with a distinctive hump or ridge of hair on its back.

“The farmer raised a flock of saddleback sheep on his farm.”

Synonyms

  • humpback
  • ridgeback

Antonyms

  • basin
  • valley