Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
astraddle
Adverb
/əˈstræd.əl/
Definition
Sitting or standing with a leg on each side of something, usually to indicate a position of support or position over an object.
Examples
- She sat astraddle the fence, looking over the landscape.
- He stood astraddle the bicycle, ready to ride.
Meaning
The term ‘astraddle’ refers to a physical position where a person has one leg on either side of an object, often suggesting a stance or form of support that straddles it.
Synonyms
- straddling
- over
- across
