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astride

/astrɪd/ adverb, verb · British & US
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What does astride mean?

adverb, verb

Positioned or sitting on a horse or other animal, with the legs on either side of it. To sit or stand on something, with the legs on either side of it.

Example

"The cowboy rode astride his horse through the open range."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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