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1astride

adverb \ə-ˈstrīd\

Definition of ASTRIDE

1
:  with one leg on each side :  astride a horse <she rode astride, not sidesaddle>
2
:  with the legs stretched wide apart <standing astride>
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First Known Use of ASTRIDE

1610

2astride

preposition

: with one leg or part on each side of (something)

Full Definition of ASTRIDE

1
:  on or above and with one leg on each side of <astride a horse>
2
:  placed or lying on both sides of <towns lying astride a river>
3
:  extending over or across :  spanning, bridging

First Known Use of ASTRIDE

1653
ASTRIDE Defined for Kids

astride

preposition

Definition of ASTRIDE for Kids

:  with one leg on each side of <He sat astride his horse.>

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