bestride
[ bih-strahyd ]
/ bɪˈstraɪd /
verb (used with object), be·strode or be·strid, be·strid·den or be·strid, be·strid·ing.
to get or be astride of; have or place the legs on both sides of.
to step over or across with long strides.
to stand or tower over; dominate.
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bestride
/ (bɪˈstraɪd) /
verb -strides, -striding or -strode or archaic -strid, -stridden or archaic -strid (tr)
to have or put a leg on either side of
to extend across; span
to stride over or across
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