Definitions

1. verb

to sit or stand with one’s legs apart, on either side of something, often in a way that is unstable or difficult to balance

“She tried to straddle the narrow horseback, but ended up falling off.”

2. noun

a position where one person or thing is placed on top of or alongside another, so that they are balanced or supported equally

“The engineer had to create a straddle system to lift the heavy machinery.”

3. verb

to ride or travel on a vehicle, especially a bicycle, with one foot on each pedal

“He learned to straddle the bicycle and ride it with ease.”

4. verb

to have or support something, such as a weight or a burden, equally on either side

“The bridge had to straddle the river to allow boats to pass underneath.”