straddle
/ˈstrædəl/
noun
- A position with legs on either side of something.
- He landed in a straddle after jumping over the log.
- The gymnast held a perfect straddle on the balance beam.
- The yoga instructor taught us the straddle pose for flexibility.
- A situation in which someone tries to support or agree with two opposing sides.
- The coach's straddle between offense and defense confused the team.
- His straddle between tradition and innovation made the company unique.
- The senator's straddle on the healthcare bill frustrated voters on both sides.
verb
- To sit or stand with one leg on each side of something.
- The child straddled the fence, not sure which side to jump down on.
- She straddled the bench so she could face both directions.
- The cowboy straddled the horse and grabbed the reins.
- To be on both sides of an issue or situation; to avoid taking a clear position.
- Instead of choosing a side, he straddled the debate by agreeing with everyone.
- The politician tried to straddle the issue of tax reform to please both parties.
- The company straddled the line between traditional and modern marketing.
- To extend across or cover both sides of something.
- The empire once straddled two continents.
- A large rainbow straddled the valley after the storm.
- The bridge straddles the river, connecting the two towns.