Meaning of straddle in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈstrædl/

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  1. Verb

    straddle

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: alteration of dialect striddle, back-formation from dialect striddling ‘astride’, from stride + the adverbial suffix -ling

    Definitions

    1. sit or stand astride of

    Derived terms

  2. 2. range or extend over

    Examples

    • « occupy a certain area »
    • « The plants straddle the entire state »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. be noncommittal

    Antonyms

  4. Noun

    straddle

    Definitions

    1. a noncommittal or equivocal position
  5. 2. a gymnastic exercise performed with the legs straddling the parallel bars
  6. 3. the act of sitting or standing astride
  7. 4. the option to buy or sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

    Examples

    • « consists of an equal number of put and call options »

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