astride
ast
ˈəst
ēst
ride
raɪd
raid
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Definition & Meaning of "astride"in English

astride
01

with one leg on each side 

Grammatical Information
02

with the legs stretched far apart 

01

used to indicate a position where someone is sitting or standing with a leg on each side of an object 

Grammatical Information
Examples
He sat astride the horse, ready to ride into the distance. 
02

extending across or covering something 

Examples
The bridge was built astride the river. 
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