English dictionary
straddle
/'str/&/d/-/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a noncommittal or equivocal position
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a gymnastic exercise performed with a leg on either side of the parallel bars
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the act of sitting or standing astride
Synonyms spanSource: WordNet 3.0
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the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date; consists of an equal number of put and call options
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The act of standing, sitting, or walking, with the feet far apart.
Source: webster1913
verb
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sit or stand astride of
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range or extend over; occupy a certain area
ExamplesThe plants straddle the entire state.
Synonyms rangeSource: WordNet 3.0
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be noncommittal
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To part the legs wide; to stand or to walk with the legs far apart.
Source: webster1913
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To place one leg on one side and the other on the other side of; to stand or sit astride of; as, to <i>straddle</i> a fence or a horse.
Source: webster1913