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astride

a·stride [ ə strd ]


preposition 
Definition:
 
1. with legs around: on top of and with a leg on each side of something
astride a horse

2. extending across: extending across in terms of influence or power
a military colossus astride the world



adverb 
Definition:
 
with legs apart: with legs spread wide apart
He stood with arms folded and legs astride.

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