English-Swedish translations for straddle

Definition of straddle

  • To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride
  • To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc
  • To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal
  • To form a disorderly sprawl; to spread out irregularly
  • To fire successive artillery shots in front of and behind of a target, especially in order to determine its range (the term "bracket" is often used instead
  • To stand with the ends staggered; said of the spokes of a wagon wheel where they join the hub
  • A posture in which one straddles something
  • A voluntary raise made prior to receiving cards by the first player after the blinds

Examples

  • Putin seems to be everywhere at once, straddling the ocean, filling the sky, just like Stalin
  • Wanting to please both sides, he straddled the issue
  • This weed straddles the entire garden
  • Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks

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