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Vocabulary Entry
straddle
|verb • noun • verb
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V
verb
To sit or stand with a leg on either side of something.
Example Sentences
"He straddled the fence to get a better view of the parade."
"The cowboy straddled his horse and rode off into the sunset."
"She likes to straddle the line between work and play."
N
noun
The act of straddling; the position of having a leg on each side.
Example Sentences
"The straddle of the rider over the motorcycle was quite impressive."
"He found it comfortable to sit in a straddle while working in the garden."
"The straddle of the bridge allowed for both cars and pedestrians to cross."
V
verb
To exist on both sides of something.
Example Sentences
"The law straddles both state and federal jurisdictions."
"This new policy straddles the line between regulation and freedom."
"Their interests straddle the realms of business and art."