bestride
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.
Origin of bestride
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How to use bestride in a sentence
He then bestrides the royal mule, dressed in kingly robes, which are composed of gold and silver cloth.
Early Travels in Palestine | Arculf et al.Strange as it may seem, it is very light upon the horse, which the postilion also bestrides.
Due South or Cuba Past and Present | Maturin M. BallouFrom pavement to bridge, and from bridge to pavement, we effected the long step which bestrides the Rhine.
Among them there is a sketch by Hokusai which reminds me of the way in which my mind bestrides stray fancies that float past.
An Artist's Letters From Japan | John La FargeTo the left of the batteries, close to the battalion of Marines, Heintzelman bestrides his horse, near some of his own Division.
The Great Conspiracy, Part 3. | John Alexander Logan
British Dictionary definitions for bestride
/ (bɪˈstraɪd) /
to have or put a leg on either side of
to extend across; span
to stride over or across
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