astride

American  

[uh-strahyd] / əˈstraɪd /

preposition

1. with a leg on each side of; straddling.

   She sat astride the horse.

2. on both sides of.

   Budapest lies astride the river.

3. in a dominant position within.

   Napoleon stands astride the early 19th century like a giant.

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adverb

1. in a posture of striding or straddling; with legs apart or on either side of something.

astride British  

/ əˈstraɪd /

adjective

1. with a leg on either side

2. with the legs far apart

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preposition

1. with a leg on either side of

2. with a part on both sides of

Etymology

Origin of astride

First recorded in 1655–65; a- ¹ + stride

Example Sentences

Togo needs to remain at the heart of the Ecowas regional grouping and, in fact, sits astride the key Lagos-Abidjan transport corridor, a major development priority for the bloc.

From BBC

He and his sister were still astride their wolves, and the beasts whimpered in sympathy.

From Literature

It wasn't just Damian Penaud celebrating astride a model zebra that gave a surreal air to the Champions Cup final aftermath.

From BBC

She rode the horseshoe back to the main stage and did “Tyrant” astride a golden mechanical bull accompanied by two bull heads on swiveling robot arms.

From Los Angeles Times

Its territory, which sits astride the equator, encompasses some of the most biodiverse tracts of the Congo Basin rainforest.

From BBC