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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.
adverb, adjective
4.
in a posture of striding or straddling; with legs apart or on either side of something.
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Astride
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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