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to straddle
01
to sit with one leg on either side of an object
Transitive: to straddle sth
02
to span or extend across a particular area
Transitive: to straddle an expanse of space
03
to adopt or maintain an ambiguous or equivocal stance about an issue
Transitive: to straddle an issue
Straddle
01
the act of sitting or standing astride
02
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
03
a gymnastics position where the legs are spread wide apart while seated or standing, often with the torso upright
04
a noncommittal or equivocal position
straddle
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Example
The equestrian effortlessly straddled the horse before the start of the jumping competition.
During the camping trip, the campers eagerly straddled their folding chairs around the bonfire.
Last summer, the children gleefully straddled their bikes as they raced down the hill.
While fishing, the angler skillfully was straddling the boat's edge to maintain balance.
Right now, the cowboy is straddling the horse as he prepares for the rodeo event.
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