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straddled

 

[ ˈstradəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical position

To straddle means to sit or stand with one leg on each side of something. It can refer to physically positioning oneself over an object or a conceptually ambiguous situation. This term is often used to express a stance that balances two opposing ideas or areas.

Synonyms

cross, mount, sit astride.

Examples of usage

  • He straddled the fence between two opinions.
  • She straddled the chair backward.
  • The biker straddled his motorcycle.
Context #2 | Verb

financial context

In a financial context, straddling refers to a strategy where an investor holds positions in both a call option and a put option on the same asset with the same expiration date. This strategy is used to bet on volatility, regardless of the direction of the price movement.

Synonyms

diversify, hedge.

Examples of usage

  • He straddled the options market to benefit from volatility.
  • The trader straddled the stock before the earnings announcement.
  • Many investors straddle positions to hedge risks.

Translations

Translations of the word "straddled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 montado

🇮🇳 पैर फैलाना

🇩🇪 gespreizt

🇮🇩 duduk menyilang

🇺🇦 перекладений

🇵🇱 rozstawiony

🇯🇵 またがった

🇫🇷 écarté

🇪🇸 estridido

🇹🇷 yayılmış

🇰🇷 양쪽에 걸쳐 있다

🇸🇦 ممتد

🇨🇿 roztažený

🇸🇰 rozpätý

🇨🇳 跨坐

🇸🇮 razprostrt

🇮🇸 vítt

🇰🇿 екі жаққа отырғызылған

🇬🇪 გადაჭიმული

🇦🇿 yayılmış

🇲🇽 estridido

Etymology

The term 'straddle' originates from the Middle English word 'stradlen', which is a variation of earlier forms that trace back to Old English 'strǣd' meaning to stretch or spread. Initially, it described the action of extending or spreading the legs, typically over an object. This physical action is metaphorically extended to various contexts, including discussions of balance between two differing stances or positions. Over the centuries, the word has evolved to encompass various contexts, including physical placements, figurative language in debates, and even financial strategies, highlighting its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,153, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.