Straddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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straddle

 

[ หˆstrรฆdษ™l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical position

To straddle means to sit or stand with one's legs on either side of something. It can also refer to a position where someone has a foot or presence on both sides of a boundary or situation.

Synonyms

mount, saddle, spread

Examples of usage

  • He straddled the fence while watching the game.
  • The athlete straddled the bike, preparing for the race.
  • She straddled the line between two opinions during the debate.
Context #2 | Noun

position or stance

A straddle is the act of straddling or a position where something is supported or divided on both sides. It can also refer to an investment strategy that involves buying options on both sides of a price point.

Synonyms

position, split, stance

Examples of usage

  • His straddle on the issue made it difficult for others to understand his true stance.
  • She executed a straddle in the options market to hedge her bets.
  • The straddle position allows for balance and stability.

Translations

Translations of the word "straddle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น montar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคตเคพเคฐ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberspannen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menunggangi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัั–ะบะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przysiฤ…ล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใŸใŒใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท straddle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ montar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋กœ๋ง‰๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌุงูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™esahovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekraฤovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทจ่ถŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ presegati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirgefa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐัั‹ะฝะฐ ะพั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒญแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ montar

Word origin

The word 'straddle' has its roots in the Middle English word 'stradlen', which is believed to have originated from a combination of 'straddle' and 'to tread'. It shares similarities with the Old English 'streodlian', which means 'to spread'. The term has evolved over the centuries to refer not only to the physical act of spreading one's legs apart but also to various metaphorical uses, such as 'straddling the fence' in debates or discussions, indicating a position that encompasses two sides. In financial contexts, the term emerged more prominently in the late 20th century as trading strategies involving options became more common, where it denotes the practice of holding positions in both directions to manage uncertainty in market movements.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,544, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.