straddler

/ˈstrædələr/
noun
  1. A person who sits or stands with legs on either side of something.
    • The straddler on the fence watched the parade from above.
    • The gymnast was a natural straddler during the warm-up exercises.
    • A skilled straddler can balance on a narrow beam for a long time.
  2. A person who avoids taking a clear side in an argument or decision.
    • Voters often distrust a straddler who tries to please everyone.
    • The committee needed a decisive leader, not a straddler.
    • In the debate, he was a straddler, never committing to either position.
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