Straddle

Pronunciation: /ˈstrædəl/

Definitions of straddle

noun a sitting position with one leg on each side of something

Example Sentences

A1 She sat on the straddle of the fence, unsure of which side to choose.

A2 The gymnast demonstrated a perfect straddle during her routine.

B1 The hiker used a straddle technique to cross the river safely.

B2 The politician's position on the issue was a straddle between two opposing viewpoints.

C1 The CEO's leadership style was described as a strategic straddle between innovation and tradition.

C2 The artist's work straddles the line between abstract and representational art.

verb to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something

Example Sentences

A1 The cat likes to straddle the fence.

A2 He struggled to straddle the line between work and personal life.

B1 The politician tried to straddle both sides of the argument.

B2 She expertly straddled the horse before the race.

C1 The CEO had to straddle multiple roles within the company.

C2 The diplomat was skilled at straddling the line between diplomacy and assertiveness.

Grammatical Forms of straddle

• past tense: straddled
• plural: straddles
• comparative: more straddled
• superlative: most straddled
• present tense: straddle
• future tense: will straddle
• perfect tense: have straddled
• continuous tense: is straddling
• singular: straddles
• positive degree: straddle
• infinitive: to straddle
• gerund: straddling
• participle: straddling

Origin and Evolution of straddle

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'straddle' originated from the Old English word 'stræd', which meant to stride over or to stand or sit with a leg on either side of something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'straddle' has evolved to also mean to be in a position with one leg on each side of something, or to be in a difficult situation where one is unable to make a decision between two options.