Straddle

Pronunciation: /ˈstrædəl/

Straddle (verb)

  1. To sit or stand with one leg on each side of something.
  2. To exist or extend across two different areas or groups.
  3. To avoid choosing a side in a disagreement or conflict.

Examples

  • He straddled the fence comfortably.
  • She straddled the chair to face the group.

Common collocations: straddle a fence, straddle a chair, straddle a boundary, straddle two fields, straddle an issue

Straddle (noun)

  1. A position where someone sits or stands with legs on each side of something.

Examples

  • His straddle was wide and stable.
  • The gymnast's straddle impressed the judges.

Synonyms of Straddle

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Straddle

  • — when referring to a closed leg position