astride
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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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is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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astride (əˈstraɪd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | with a leg on either side |
| 2. | with the legs far apart |
| —prep | |
| 3. | with a leg on either side of |
| 4. | with a part on both sides of |
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Example sentences
Human powered vehicles are activated by means of foot pedals and the driver normally rides astride.
He lived in a big time, astride the changing centuries.
The site also sits astride key migration routes used by turtles and some aquatic species.
For example, drought conditions may exist throughout a particular watershed that sits astride a state line.
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