Definitions

1. noun

A person who sits or rides on something, especially a horse, with one leg on each side, or something that straddles something else.

“The cowboy was a skilled straddler on horseback, effortlessly navigating the steep terrain.”

2. noun

A piece of equipment or a device that spans a particular distance, especially to support or connect something.

“The crane’s boom acted as a straddler to lift the heavy load across the narrow gap.”

3. noun

A person or thing that straddles two things or categories.

“The artist was a straddler between traditional and modern styles, blending the two to create something new and innovative.”

4. verb

To sit or ride on something, especially a horse, with one leg on each side.

“The rider had to straddle the horse to maintain balance while navigating the challenging terrain.”

5. verb

To span or bridge a particular distance, especially to support or connect something.

“The engineer had to straddle the narrow river to ensure the bridge’s structural integrity.”