1. the raised back part of a saddle
Usage: equestrian
2. a corner or piece of something
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The rider gripped the cantle of the saddle as the horse jumped over the fence.
• She adjusted her position against the cantle for better balance.
• The leather cantle was decorated with intricate tooling.
• He carved his initials into the wooden cantle of the old saddle.
• The cantle provided support during the long trail ride.