Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bestrode
verb
/bɛsˈtroʊd/
Definition
To sit or stand astride; to have a position over something.
Examples
- After he bestrode the horse, he galloped off into the sunset.
- The hero bestrode the mountain, surveying the vast landscape below.
- She bestrode the line between right and wrong, making a difficult decision.
Meaning
The act of placing oneself with legs on either side of something, often used to describe a position of dominance or control over an area or situation.
Synonyms
- straddle
- oversee
- dominate
- command
