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straddling

/ˈstrædlɪŋ/ /ˈstrædəlɪŋ/

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verb

To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.

Examples :

"The little boy was straddling the wooden rocking horse in the park. "

position body action

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To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.

Examples :

"Putin seems to be everywhere at once, straddling the ocean, filling the sky, just like Stalin."

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verb

To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.

Examples :

"Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue."

attitude politics philosophy society position

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To form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly.

Examples :

"Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks"

position area place

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To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead).

Examples :

"The artillery unit was straddling the enemy tank with their first few shots, one landing short and the next going long, to zero in on its exact location. "

military war technical weapon range

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To place a voluntary raise prior to receiving cards (only by the first player after the blinds).

Examples :

"At the poker table, Maria, first to act after the blinds, announced she was straddling the pot, putting in double the big blind before even seeing her cards. "

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To stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub.

Examples :

"The wagon wheel's spokes were poorly made; instead of meeting neatly at the hub, they were straddling, creating a weak point. "

part vehicle technical

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To execute a commodities market spread.

Examples :

"The trader was straddling the price of wheat, hoping the market would fluctuate in his favor. "

business finance economy